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N198 SBO

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

154,256 mi
Last recorded154,256 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 SBO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2010 154,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE CHECK / N/S/F TYRE 2.5MM / O/S/F TYRE 3MM / OIL LEAKS / UNDER BODY CORRSION /

CHIPS ON SCREEN / DAMAGE TO O/S HEAD LIGHT / SLIGHT BLOW ON CAT JOINT / RIP ON N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL / SILL COVERS FITTED AND LOOSE AT TIME OF TEST / O/S/F PADS LOW

Pass 29 Apr 2009 148,711 miles

BAD CORRSION ON O/S/F CHASSIE RAIL / UNDER BODY CORRSION

DAMAGE TO O/S/HEAD LIGHT / CHIP ON SCREEN / O/S/ WIPER SOON NEEDS REPLACING / INTIREA MIRROR MISSING / 2 X RIPS ON N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL / 1 X CAT MOUNT BROCKEN AND LOOSE /

Fail 29 Apr 2009 148,711 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BAD CORRSION ON O/S/F CHASSIE RAIL / UNDER BODY CORRSION

DAMAGE TO O/S/HEAD LIGHT / CHIP ON SCREEN / O/S/ WIPER SOON NEEDS REPLACING / INTIREA MIRROR MISSING / 2 X RIPS ON N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL / 1 X CAT MOUNT BROCKEN AND LOOSE /

Pass 18 May 2007 138,910 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 138,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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N198 SBO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 87,906 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 N198 SBO, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N198 SBO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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