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V398 JKO

2000 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,504 mi
Last recorded90,504 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Almera70,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 JKO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,504 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,337 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,621 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 81,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,369 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 78,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,438 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 75,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,710 miles

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

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

both cv boots perished

ns rear outer sill rusty/corroded

os rear brake binding slightly (squeaking)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 72,710 miles

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

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

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

both cv boots perished

ns rear outer sill rusty/corroded

os rear brake binding slightly (squeaking)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,442 miles

os rear tyre getting low 3.0mm

Fail 21 Nov 2012 69,441 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os rear tyre getting low 3.0mm

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,536 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

ns rear tyre sidewall perished/scuffed

os front seat belt frayed

rear brake pads getting low

slight front brake judder

wipers poor, smear screen

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,700 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 61,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,321 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 58,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,749 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,136 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,230 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

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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V398 JKO is a 2000 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V398 JKO, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V398 JKO is a 2000 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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