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S205 GJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,121 mi
Last recorded138,121 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 138,121 miles

BOTH FRONT brake discs are worn

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

NEARSIDE REAR tyre is perished

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 138,121 miles

BOTH FRONT brake discs are worn

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

NEARSIDE REAR tyre is perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 131,002 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated inside

Fail 13 May 2010 131,002 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated inside

Pass 9 May 2009 116,727 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front headlamp lense is cracked

Nearside rear tyre is perished

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

Fail 6 May 2009 116,727 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Nearside front headlamp lense is cracked

Nearside rear tyre is perished

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 98,413 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lense is cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2008 98,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside headlamp lense is cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,665 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 82,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

***Tested in wet condition***

Battery insecure

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2006 76,589 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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S205 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S205 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 S205 GJO registered?

S205 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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