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S129 GJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,201 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,498 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,556 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,518 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 67,518 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,514 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,482 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,405 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar link rod rubbers perishing and cracking nearside and offside

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers broken

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers broken

slight run out on offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2014 65,405 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar link rod rubbers perishing and cracking nearside and offside

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers broken

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers broken

slight run out on offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,323 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,955 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front suspension strut dust covers badly split

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers badly split

Fail 19 Jan 2012 61,955 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front suspension strut dust covers badly split

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers badly split

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,688 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

dust covers on front shock absorbers broken nearside and offside

dust covers on rear shock absorbers broken nearside and offside

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,319 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split on ends but still clearing screen

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,434 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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S129 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S129 GJO, 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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What year was S129 GJO registered?

S129 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S129 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S129 GJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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