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S342 JUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014

oil leak from engine

surface corrosion to bodywork outer

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion under body rear

Fail 24 Jul 2014

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

oil leak from engine

surface corrosion to bodywork outer

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion under body rear

Pass 22 Jul 2013 122,609 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 122,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2012 113,310 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inner shoulder

light surface corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Jul 2012 113,295 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear on inner shoulder

light surface corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,014 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,601 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 83,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,900 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 75,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,383 miles

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

boot area loaded not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,680 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 54,487 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 54,487 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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S342 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S342 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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S342 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S342 JUD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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