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S186 OFR

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,788 mi
Last recorded83,788 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 OFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,788 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,209 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,122 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,846 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 64,813 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,534 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,104 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,208 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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S186 OFR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S186 OFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S186 OFR?

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What year was S186 OFR registered?

S186 OFR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S186 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 OFR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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