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S198 JUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

106,817 mi
Last recorded106,817 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2016 106,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to front panel

Corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Corrosion to offside front floor pan

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 103,097 miles

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Fuel filler neck corroded

Heavy corrosion to chassis crossmember

Heavy corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 103,029 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Fuel filler neck corroded

Heavy corrosion to chassis crossmember

Heavy corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,432 miles

Both front outer CV boots deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

Corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Corrosion to floor pans

Corrosion to inner sills

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2014 100,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front outer CV boots deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

Corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Corrosion to floor pans

Corrosion to inner sills

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,713 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear floor

fuel filler neck corroded

heavy corrosion to both rear panels behind rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion to front chassis crossmember under radiator

heavy corrosion to offside front chassis rail

heavy corrosion to offside rear floor

Fail 16 Apr 2013 96,683 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear floor

fuel filler neck corroded

heavy corrosion to both rear panels behind rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion to front chassis crossmember under radiator

heavy corrosion to offside front chassis rail

heavy corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,139 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front chassis rail heavily corroded

Weld repears heavy under sealed

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 92,100 miles

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)

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

Corrosion to offside outer sill

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front chassis rail heavily corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 87,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,075 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside front chassis rail corroded

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

inner sills corroded

nearside mirror head repaired with tape

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

steel brake pipe to nearside rear wheel cylinder corroded

wiper blades split

Fail 16 Apr 2010 82,022 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside front chassis rail corroded

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

inner sills corroded

nearside mirror head repaired with tape

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

steel brake pipe to nearside rear wheel cylinder corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,255 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 75,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,875 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 69,870 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

lower front panal very corroded

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,161 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 55,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

possible puncher to nearside rear tyre

rear metal brake pipes in genral poor condition

two possible punchers in offside rear tyre

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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S198 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S198 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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S198 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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