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S797 JVN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,872 mi
Last recorded37,872 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 JVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,087 miles

both outer CV gaitors cracking slightly

both rear undersills very rusted

exhaust system rusted

nearside front & both rear tyres worn near limit

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

offside front & four rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear undersills very rusted

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,530 miles

both rear undersills rusted

nearside front & both rear tyres worn on edges

offside front & four rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,004 miles

both front tyres wearing

both rear undersills rusted

centre section of exhaust rusted

offside front & four rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,199 miles

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

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

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

both rear undersills rusted

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,535 miles

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

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

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

both rear undersills rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,944 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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S797 JVN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S797 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.

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What year was S797 JVN registered?

S797 JVN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S797 JVN safe to buy?

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