MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust braket deteriorated cat area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroding
front number plate damaged
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall
n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge
rear number plate deteriorating
various damage around vehicle
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroding
front number plate damaged
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall
n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge
rear number plate deteriorating
various damage around vehicle
Damage on n/s/f bumper
Front brake performance uneven
Front number plate cracked
O/S/F brake showing distortion
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Stone chip in n/s headlamp glass
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Damage on n/s/f bumper
Front brake performance uneven
Front number plate cracked
Front tyres worn on inner edges
N/S/R brake showing some distortion
O/S/F brake showing distortion
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear wiper split
Slight bind on n/s/f brake
Stone chip in n/s headlamp glass
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
hand brake need adjusting
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S198 VAR is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 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 S198 VAR, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S198 VAR registered?
S198 VAR is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 January 1999.
Is S198 VAR safe to buy?
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