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S338 GJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,055 mi
Last recorded67,055 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 GJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,055 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 67,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,180 miles

O/S/R tyre on legal limit

Fail 23 Feb 2010 60,164 miles

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

O/S/R tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,335 miles

All shock absorber rubber covers slightly perished

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,450 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r tyre age cracked

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light general underside corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 37,168 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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S338 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S338 GJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S338 GJO registered?

S338 GJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S338 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S338 GJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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