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S157 CJK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,773 mi
Last recorded122,773 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 CJK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 122,773 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 122,773 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 121,148 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 121,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 117,206 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 112,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,698 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 108,696 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,964 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,501 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 100,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,219 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 94,609 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 94,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,705 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 71,009 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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S157 CJK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S157 CJK, 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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S157 CJK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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