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S402 MJO

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,645 mi
Last recorded143,645 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS402 MJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 143,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 142,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 141,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 139,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ON REAR JOINT (7.1.2)

Front CROSS-MEMBER GETTING RUSTY

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET ADVISE CHECK POWER STEERING PIPES ACROSS FRONT - SUSPECT DAMP

Fail 22 Jun 2016 139,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ON REAR JOINT (7.1.2)

Front CROSS-MEMBER GETTING RUSTY

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET ADVISE CHECK POWER STEERING PIPES ACROSS FRONT - SUSPECT DAMP

Pass 29 Jun 2015 137,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 134,261 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

front exhaust deteriated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,338 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 120,050 miles

alternator bearings noisey

exhaust front support deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 120,050 miles

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

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

alternator bearings noisey

exhaust front support deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 108,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear

Fail 27 May 2011 108,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 17 Jun 2010 99,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 88,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 78,701 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,968 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 60,905 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 55,942 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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S402 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S402 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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S402 MJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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