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S245 JUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

167,867 mi
Last recorded167,867 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 167,867 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 167,867 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 May 2012 161,200 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front inner wheel arch some corrosion

offside door mirror damaged

offside front chassis some corrosion

offside rear lamp unit damaged has temporary repair tape on

Fail 30 May 2012 161,200 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front inner wheel arch some corrosion

offside door mirror damaged

offside front chassis some corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2011 151,011 miles

corosion round fuel filler cap area

corrosion on offside front chassis rail

fuel filler neck and pipe corroded

genearal corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside door mirror some damage

offside front seatbelt starting to fray / wear

offside rear lamp unit lens broken

Fail 3 Jun 2011 151,011 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corosion round fuel filler cap area

corrosion on offside front chassis rail

fuel filler neck and pipe corroded

genearal corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside door mirror some damage

offside front seatbelt starting to fray / wear

offside rear lamp unit lens broken

Pass 4 Jun 2010 138,640 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

corrosion arounf fuel filler and cap area

fuel filler neck some corrosion

offside and nearside floor pans some corrosion

offside and nearside rear brake pipes some corrosion

offside door mirror glass some damage

offside front chassis rail some corrosion

offside rear lamp unit lens damaged

one reverse light inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2009 127,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

corrosion around fuel filler neck

corrosion on offside front chassis rail

offside door mirror damage

offside rear lamp unit broken / temporary tape on

Fail 25 Jun 2009 127,763 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

corrosion around fuel filler neck

corrosion on offside front chassis rail

offside door mirror damage

offside rear lamp unit broken / temporary tape on

Pass 24 Jun 2008 117,026 miles

Damage to offside door mirror

Front panel some corrosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front chassis rail some corrosion

Rear registration plate some deterioation

Fail 23 Jun 2008 117,026 miles

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

Damage to offside door mirror

Front panel some corrosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front chassis rail some corrosion

Rear registration plate some deterioation

Fail 6 Jun 2008 116,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Damage to offside door mirror

Front panel some corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front chassis rail some corrosion

Rear registration plate some deterioation

Pass 8 Jun 2007 105,092 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 92,609 miles

Drivers door mirror some damage.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front chassis rail has some corrosion.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear registration plate backing starting to seperate.

Slight corrosion on both outer seals at rear.

Some corrosion around fuel filler neck.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 92,609 miles

Drivers door mirror some damage.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front chassis rail has some corrosion.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear registration plate backing starting to seperate.

Slight corrosion on both outer seals at rear.

Some corrosion around fuel filler neck.

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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S245 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S245 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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S245 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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