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S316 JUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,652 mi
Last recorded154,652 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 154,652 miles

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f wiper deteriorating - split ends

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes badly corroding

various accident damage and scratches around vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2009 154,564 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f wiper deteriorating - split ends

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes badly corroding

various accident damage and scratches around vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2008 136,019 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2008 135,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to o/s body and door

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

o/s headlamp reflector weak

oil leaks

Pass 27 Nov 2007 117,289 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pipe rusty

wheel trims fitted wheel n uts not checked o/s/r trim missing

Fail 27 Nov 2007 117,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pipe rusty

wheel trims fitted wheel n uts not checked o/s/r trim missing

Pass 31 May 2006 90,521 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 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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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S316 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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