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S208 AKA

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,272 mi
Last recorded110,272 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 AKA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 110,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 110,272 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,288 miles

Oil leak

rear outter sills slightley corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 89,066 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2008 89,066 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 80,668 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 72,905 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 72,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R AND O/S/R OUTER SILLS HAVE SIGHNS OF LITTLE CORROSSION ONOUTER SKIN OF OUTER SILLS

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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S208 AKA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S208 AKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S208 AKA?

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What year was S208 AKA registered?

S208 AKA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S208 AKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 AKA shows 9 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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