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S551 JJR

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

102,994 mi
Last recorded102,994 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 JJR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2015 102,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch and cable required

front panel corroding

part of front exhaust mounting snapped off

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,816 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and low tread

rear number plate is deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2014 100,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished and low tread

rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,640 miles

offside rear tyre nail,perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front indicator taped

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2013 93,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front indicator taped

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre nail,perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

hand brake high

Fail 12 Jun 2012 88,360 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

hand brake high

Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,866 miles

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

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

wipers split

Fail 13 Jun 2011 85,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wipers split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 80,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,143 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 74,142 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 67,395 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 67,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,579 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 59,579 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front cross member corroded. n/s/f & o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape. o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. Both outer drivesahft gaitors perished. Slight movement in rack mountings.

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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S551 JJR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 S551 JJR, 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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S551 JJR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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