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S238 GJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,782 mi
Last recorded86,782 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,782 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 86,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,613 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 82,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 79,243 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 79,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 75,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,069 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,693 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 71,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 62,514 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 47,539 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 46,202 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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S238 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S238 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S238 GJO?

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What year was S238 GJO registered?

S238 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S238 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 GJO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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