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S216 UJN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,374 mi
Last recorded103,374 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 UJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,374 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 103,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 103,370 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 101,715 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 101,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,865 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 98,860 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,869 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,264 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 89,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,571 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 82,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,407 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 76,407 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,777 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,718 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,792 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 51,790 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,028 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 43,695 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre side wall cracked

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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S216 UJN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S216 UJN, 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 S216 UJN registered?

S216 UJN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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