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S54 JUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,720 mi
Last recorded122,720 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 122,720 miles

corrosion holes rear panel

corrosion rear inner sills

exhaust system poor corroded condition

front exhaust bracket missing

front suspension components corroded

fuel filler neck support bracket rotted off

heavy corrosion front and rear floor sections

rear chassis corrosion

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 122,720 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion holes rear panel

corrosion rear inner sills

exhaust system poor corroded condition

front exhaust bracket missing

front suspension components corroded

fuel filler neck support bracket rotted off

heavy corrosion front and rear floor sections

rear chassis corrosion

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion holes rear panel around water drains

front exhaust bracket rotted off

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

offside rear brake binding

Pass 17 Mar 2011 105,670 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 105,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 98,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion holes rear panel behind bumper

fuel tank filler pipe bracket rotted away

heavy corrosion offside rear outer sill

rear chassis heavily corroded

under body corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,632 miles

heavy corrosion rear metal brake pipes

under body corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2009 91,583 miles

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

heavy corrosion rear metal brake pipes

offside rear brake binding slightly

under body corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,626 miles

nearside rear sill corroded and offside rear sill has been welded

Fail 18 Mar 2008 83,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear sill corroded and offside rear sill has been welded

Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,056 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2006 69,883 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear sill corroded

rear brakes need inspecting

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,883 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 68,997 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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S54 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S54 JUD, 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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S54 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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