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S316 JNK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,238 mi
Last recorded104,238 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 JNK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2010 104,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 104,202 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 100,735 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 100,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 96,186 miles

Slight corrosion on both front metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Aug 2008 96,143 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre at 2.5mm

Slight corrosion on both front metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,778 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 90,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 84,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 76,620 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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S316 JNK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S316 JNK, 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 S316 JNK registered?

S316 JNK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S316 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S316 JNK shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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