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S396 CGP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

50,306 mi
Last recorded50,306 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 CGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,306 miles

General corrosion underneath car

Pass 23 Aug 2024 50,250 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion all around underneath.

Fail 23 Aug 2024 50,250 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion all around underneath.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 50,234 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion all around underneath

Fail 17 Aug 2023 50,234 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides and seized up as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion all around underneath

Pass 31 May 2022 50,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 50,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corrode

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 27 Nov 2020 50,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corrode

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 49,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 49,868 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

n.s.f. wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,619 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 49,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 49,402 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,025 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 49,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,391 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 113,349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,545 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,153 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,826 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 38,043 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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S396 CGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S396 CGP, 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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S396 CGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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