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S166 JUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,537 mi
Last recorded160,537 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 160,537 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 147,115 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 133,855 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 133,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated water damage (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 120,176 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2014 120,173 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pads low

ignition switch sticks in start position

rear number plate deteriorated

slight fluctuation at n/s/r brake

surface rust to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2013 109,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate deteriorated

slight leak at power stg.rack hose

Fail 13 Nov 2013 109,470 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate deteriorated

slight leak at power stg.rack hose

Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,428 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 101,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,878 miles

B OTH NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Fail 14 Nov 2011 93,876 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

B OTH NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,586 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 84,578 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 68,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,122 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,439 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 48,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 48,645 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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S166 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S166 JUD, 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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S166 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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