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S218 NEO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,878 mi
Last recorded93,878 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 NEO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 93,878 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 93,878 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,498 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2011 88,498 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,954 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2010 80,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 75,723 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 71,312 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,619 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 65,619 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,726 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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S218 NEO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S218 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.

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What year was S218 NEO registered?

S218 NEO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S218 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 NEO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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