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S398 MJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,464 mi
Last recorded56,464 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 MJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,464 miles

Rear both Tyres cracking

Fail 23 Dec 2015 56,343 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear both Tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,690 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,840 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 53,839 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres perrished and getting close to limit

N/S/F tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,659 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 40,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,694 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 36,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,197 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 25,816 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 24,684 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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S398 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S398 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 S398 MJO registered?

S398 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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