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S908 HJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,736 mi
Last recorded113,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 HJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 113,736 miles

Body condition generally poor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside generally corroded front & rear

Pass 11 Jan 2019 110,720 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 110,718 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Leaking from piston area. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded inner wheel arch. with in 30 cm of mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering End of sill/ Inner wheel arch has a corroded hole. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. possibly due to leaking brake caliper. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 99,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 99,756 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,059 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,413 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 84,771 miles

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

slight dampness noted offside front by rack

Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,269 miles

exhaust; front heatshield insecure & rattles

rear wiper arm bent

Fail 30 Apr 2007 75,268 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust; front heat shield insecure & rattles

rear wiper arm bent

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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S908 HJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S908 HJO, 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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S908 HJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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