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S394 MJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,841 mi
Last recorded120,841 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 MJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,841 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 120,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,321 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 117,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,538 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front number plate broken

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear lamp unit broken

offside rear and nearside rear quarter panals corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 108,537 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front number plate broken

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear lamp unit broken

offside rear and nearside rear quarter panals corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,670 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,870 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 86,870 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 81,355 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 81,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,755 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,008 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 70,008 miles

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

o/s and n/s wipers split

Pass 30 Dec 2008 64,787 miles

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

some brake pipes may need changing by next mot

wipers splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,892 miles

some brake pipes may need changing by next M.O.T.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 51,504 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 51,504 miles

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

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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S394 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S394 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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S394 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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