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S351 MJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

128,179 mi
Last recorded128,179 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 MJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 128,179 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

front number plate cracked and slighty discoloured

offside rear wheel arch slighty corroded

rear number plate slighty discoloured

Fail 10 Dec 2010 128,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked and slighty discoloured

offside rear wheel arch slighty corroded

rear number plate slighty discoloured

Pass 15 Dec 2009 116,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall slighty damaged

rear number plate slighty discoloured

Fail 14 Dec 2009 116,165 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front brake pad(s) wearing thin

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 7 Dec 2009 115,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Dec 2008 104,564 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 104,564 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 104,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre side wall slighty damaged

nearside head lamp lense cracked

various corrosion spots showing

Pass 6 Nov 2007 99,873 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 99,873 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 89,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 89,397 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 80,735 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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S351 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S351 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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What year was S351 MJO registered?

S351 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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