Nissan Almera
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,392 cc
S85 DHJMOT history
S85 DHJ is a red petrol Nissan Almera first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,689 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 136,689 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,946 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S85 DHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Almera
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,392 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S85 DHJ was last recorded at 136,689 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 4,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 132,017 miles · 23 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,672 miles
- Average per year
- 4,946 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 136,689 miles
- 2023 – 132,017 miles
- 2022 – 126,596 miles
- 2021 – 118,903 miles
- 2020 – 115,374 miles
- 2019 – 112,732 miles
- 2018 – 93,896 miles
- 2017 – 86,730 miles
- 2016 – 85,542 miles
- 2015 – 83,004 miles
- 2014 – 80,390 miles
- 2012 – 63,006 miles
- 2011 – 61,173 miles
- 2010 – 58,681 miles
- 2009 – 56,339 miles
- 2008 – 53,734 miles
- 2007 – 50,895 miles
- 2006 – 48,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,689 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,689 miles (+4,672)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 136,689 miles
- Test number
- 679198238928
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass132,017 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 132,017 miles
- Test number
- 812756385021
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail132,017 miles (+5,421)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,017 miles
- Test number
- 311676696304
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass126,596 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 126,596 miles
- Test number
- 223756670783
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail126,590 miles (+7,687)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,590 miles
- Test number
- 851280855424
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass118,903 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 118,903 miles
- Test number
- 436921991176
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail118,903 miles (+3,529)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,903 miles
- Test number
- 993503080070
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass115,374 miles (+2,642)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 115,374 miles
- Test number
- 394719639968
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,732 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 112,732 miles
- Test number
- 866632275913
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,725 miles (+18,829)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,725 miles
- Test number
- 753943885059
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,896 miles (+7,166)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 93,896 miles
- Test number
- 656445667193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,730 miles (+1,188)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 86,730 miles
- Test number
- 151452474474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,542 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 85,542 miles
- Test number
- 714652799842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,540 miles (+2,536)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,540 miles
- Test number
- 405725359497
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald patch inner edge . (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill . (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill . (2.4.A.3)
Pass83,004 miles (+2,614)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 83,004 miles
- Test number
- 198992515214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,390 miles (+17,384)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 80,390 miles
- Test number
- 466272314298
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass63,006 miles (+1,833)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 63,006 miles
- Test number
- 798463142240
- NoteUnable to see condition of front brake pads
Pass61,173 miles (+2,492)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 61,173 miles
- Test number
- 928850111274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,681 miles (+2,342)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 58,681 miles
- Test number
- 354331510478
- NoteUnable to check front brake pads
Pass56,339 miles (+2,605)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 56,339 miles
- Test number
- 434873519260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 53,734 miles
- Test number
- 980535318202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,734 miles (+2,839)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,734 miles
- Test number
- 234855218257
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass50,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 50,895 miles
- Test number
- 203152427264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,895 miles (+2,474)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,895 miles
- Test number
- 541572827296
- FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass48,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 48,421 miles
- Test number
- 954399186297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S85 DHJ
- Does S85 DHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S85 DHJ expired on 24 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S85 DHJ?
- The MOT on S85 DHJ expired on 24 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S85 DHJ done?
- S85 DHJ was recorded at 136,689 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 4,946 miles a year.
- Has S85 DHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S85 DHJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on S85 DHJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S85 DHJ find?
- S85 DHJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside outer integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 4 more.
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