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S304 JBM

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 JBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019

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

general corrosion underside of the vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2019

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general corrosion underside of the vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2018
Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Jan 2017 78,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE badly perrished (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 86h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 73,998 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 86h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,432 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 69,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,502 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,215 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 60,215 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,971 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,570 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,198 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,926 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 43,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,830 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 39,830 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,013 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 35,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,458 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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S304 JBM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S304 JBM, 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 S304 JBM registered?

S304 JBM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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