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S218 JUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,671 mi
Last recorded97,671 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,671 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 96,468 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,855 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 94,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 92,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,010 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s body has damage covered with duck tape

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,404 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2012 87,404 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 83,970 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,970 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,234 miles

main chassie slightly corroded over rear axle

Fail 6 Oct 2010 80,234 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

main chassie slightly corroded over rear axle

Fail 10 Oct 2009 75,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 75,958 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,962 miles

Note, o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded, but covered with tape.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 71,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note, o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded, but covered with tape.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,012 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 67,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 64,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 61,170 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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S218 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S218 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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S218 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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