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S179 GJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,911 mi
Last recorded73,911 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,911 miles

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

welding not off the best quilty on both sills

Fail 21 Mar 2015 73,775 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 735,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate damaged bot not liable to be misread

O/S and N/s rear tyres are detriorating on inner edge to rim. Cord not exposed

Pass 22 Mar 2014 64,960 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 64,954 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)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,299 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,124 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 47,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,058 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 33,507 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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S179 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S179 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 S179 GJO registered?

S179 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S179 GJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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