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S117 JTX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,905 mi
Last recorded137,905 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 JTX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 137,905 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 137,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 113,451 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,595 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 107,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

electrical wire insecure by drive shaft

osr tyre worn close to limits + has a nail not repairable

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,134 miles

nsr tyre worn close to limits

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2014 91,945 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nsr tyre worn close to limits

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,594 miles

all 4 shock casing worn

rear brake pipes starting to corrod

Fail 25 Jun 2013 78,594 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 shock casing worn

rear brake pipes starting to corrod

Pass 28 May 2012 73,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2012 73,449 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 68,371 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,987 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,052 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,815 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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S117 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 80,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S117 JTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S117 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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