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S272 JUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,484 mi
Last recorded36,484 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 36,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2026 36,482 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer flange area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 36,062 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 36,062 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tape over plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 35,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 35,607 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,314 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 35,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.937 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 4.88% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.88% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 35,086 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 35,086 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.874 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 4.88% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.61 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,923 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 34,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.884 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 4.18% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 34,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,230 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,563 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,496 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 27,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,604 miles

Advise:slight oil leak around sump area

Fail 30 Sep 2013 26,604 miles

Advise:slight oil leak around sump area

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,860 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,092 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,371 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,391 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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S272 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S272 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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What year was S272 JUD registered?

S272 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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