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S198 VAR

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,223 mi
Last recorded126,223 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 126,223 miles

Exhaust braket deteriorated cat area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 117,800 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 117,562 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 109,154 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 108,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,749 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 103,749 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,125 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 100,125 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007
Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,666 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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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.

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The MOT history for S198 VAR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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