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S208 NEO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,146 mi
Last recorded135,146 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 NEO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 135,146 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 135,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 133,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 132,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 127,325 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 122,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 113,139 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 113,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 112,010 miles

Both wiper blades split

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 112,010 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Both wiper blades split

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 101,990 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 101,785 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,639 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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S208 NEO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S208 NEO, 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

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What year was S208 NEO registered?

S208 NEO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S208 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 NEO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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