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S988 CHJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,851 mi
Last recorded72,851 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 CHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 72,851 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,070 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 65,049 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,543 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,944 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,592 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,835 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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S988 CHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S988 CHJ, 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 S988 CHJ registered?

S988 CHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S988 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 CHJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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