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S385 MJM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,160 mi
Last recorded142,160 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 MJM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 142,160 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 142,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 134,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 124,753 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 124,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 108,996 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 96,302 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 96,300 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 96,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

cracks to screen † †corrosion to front cross member,inner sills † †corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipes † †nail in n/s/r tyre † †damage to n/s/f chassic rail † †both front c.v gaiter perished

Pass 29 Mar 2006 89,376 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 89,346 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres have a perished sidewall

N/S/R tyre punctured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S385 MJM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S385 MJM, 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 S385 MJM registered?

S385 MJM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S385 MJM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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