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S342 MJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 MJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 115,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear sills-floors,sills,front box section,under rear wings,rear brake pipes and rear arches all corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2012 115,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear sills-floors,sills,front box section,under rear wings,rear brake pipes and rear arches all corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2011 104,585 miles

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

both front exhaust mounts broken .exhaust still secure

front box section,sills,sills-floors and chassis all corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2011 104,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

both front exhaust mounts broken .exhaust still secure

front box section,sills,sills-floors and chassis all corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,916 miles

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

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

front box section,rear sills-floor and rear chassis all corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2010 95,913 miles

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

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

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

front box section,rear sills-floor and rear chassis all corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,360 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear chassis and o/s/f inner wings corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2009 86,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear chassis and o/s/f inner wings corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,379 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front balance on limits

n/s sill corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2006 61,848 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S342 MJO, 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 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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