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S172 JWO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,689 mi
Last recorded82,689 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 JWO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,689 miles

Oil leak

front crossmember rusted

front pads worn

osf tyre worn to limit

osr sill rusted

Fail 27 Sep 2012 82,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front crossmember rusted

front pads worn

osf tyre worn to limit

osr sill rusted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,890 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 74,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,384 miles

front brake discs worn

front crossmember rusted

oil pressure switch leaking

osf cv boot cracking

pas pipe damp

Fail 2 Oct 2010 67,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front crossmember rusted

oil pressure switch leaking

osf cv boot cracking

pas pipe damp

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,468 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs rusted

both front cv boots splitting

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers splitting

front brakes worn

front cross member rusted

movement in both front drive shafts

nsr sill rusted

Fail 25 Sep 2009 57,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

all coil springs rusted

both front cv boots splitting

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers splitting

front brakes worn

front cross member rusted

movement in both front drive shafts

nsr sill rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,602 miles

both front cv boorts splitting

both reat tyres cracking on sidewalls

front brake pads worn

nsr brake pipe rusted

nsr tyre on limit

Fail 25 Sep 2008 51,602 miles

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

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

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

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

both front cv boorts splitting

both reat tyres cracking on sidewalls

front brake pads worn

nsr brake pipe rusted

nsr tyre on limit

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,019 miles

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

osf indicator unit taped to body

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,974 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 30,721 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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S172 JWO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S172 JWO, 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 S172 JWO registered?

S172 JWO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S172 JWO safe to buy?

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