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S796 JVN

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 JVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,286 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 97,816 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 97,816 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,322 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s bottom windscreen slightly delaminated

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,071 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 70,849 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,153 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 62,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,010 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 55,529 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2006 55,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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S796 JVN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S796 JVN, 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 S796 JVN registered?

S796 JVN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S796 JVN safe to buy?

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