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S98 UJN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,595 mi
Last recorded106,595 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 UJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear sills in areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,089 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr and nsr inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,400 miles

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,245 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x membner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills in areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,342 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 86,314 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 86,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,176 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 81,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,542 miles

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,542 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,889 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,509 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 65,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 60,259 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,781 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 53,781 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 16,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,832 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,291 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,198 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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S98 UJN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S98 UJN, 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 S98 UJN registered?

S98 UJN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S98 UJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 UJN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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