MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
alot of suface rust to under side of vehicle
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
alot of suface rust to under side of vehicle
corrosion to n/s outer sill,rear chassis legs, rear underside sills and rear brake pipes
front tyres bald on inner edges- close to limits
n/s/r tyre on wear bars
o/s/r tyre on limit
as in test number 513318047248
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to rear brake pipes, rear underside sill and rear chassis legs
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge- close to wear bars
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pipes and underside sills corroding
strong note- n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and on limit
strong note- n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and on wear bars (raised tread pattern)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S297 TCJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 S297 TCJ, 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 S297 TCJ registered?
S297 TCJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S297 TCJ safe to buy?
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