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S379 MJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,639 mi
Last recorded158,639 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 MJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 158,639 miles

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

corrosion to o/s sill at rear

Pass 30 Oct 2010 148,755 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 141,251 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 141,251 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 128,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 114,152 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 114,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 101,381 miles

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

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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S379 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S379 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 S379 MJO registered?

S379 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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