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Y158 XJU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 XJU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 107,543 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Poly-v belt cracked

Washer jets mis-aligned

Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,180 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 95,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front outer cv boots perishing.

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm.

poly v belts worn.

rear of both sills corroded.

various areas of body and chassis corroded.

various areas of exhaust corroded.

windscreen chipped on offside.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 87,121 miles

body front panel corroded.

both front outer cv boots perishing.

corrosion to rear of both sills.

front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting.

offside rear tyre tread cracking.

polly v belt cracking.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

windscreen chipped in edge of zone a.

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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Y158 XJU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y158 XJU, 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 Y158 XJU registered?

Y158 XJU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is Y158 XJU safe to buy?

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