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S238 JUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,800 mi
Last recorded60,800 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,800 miles

Front exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still secure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck area ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 60,793 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still secure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck area ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 58,913 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,731 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 57,657 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,247 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,860 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slighty corroiered

fuel filler neck pipes corrioerd

Fail 7 Oct 2014 54,812 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust slighty corroiered

fuel filler neck pipes corrioerd

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,138 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipes corrored

Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,104 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes corrored

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 51,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,157 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,010 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,853 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,528 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 31,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 31,215 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 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S238 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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S238 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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