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S525 JBA

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,078 mi
Last recorded80,078 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 JBA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,078 miles

offside front floor rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,287 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,787 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,705 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 55,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,461 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 51,461 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,143 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 47,143 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,739 miles

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

bot rear outer sill has slight bubbling of paint/surface corrosion

font bumper damaged on both corners

sliight corrosion on inner brake disc surface

Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,723 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 26,341 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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S525 JBA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S525 JBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S525 JBA registered?

S525 JBA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S525 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 JBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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