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S253 OCK

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,965 mi
Last recorded74,965 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 OCK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,965 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes needs replacing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes needs replacing across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive emissions high (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear panel corroded but not within 30cm from any mounting point

both front drop link rubbers cracking

front discs pitted badly

fuel filler pipes very rusty

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

under body very rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,590 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged starting to corrode. (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear slight cracking in tyre tread.

Offside Front inner tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,838 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 70,805 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,866 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 67,862 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,763 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,743 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,539 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,971 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,766 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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S253 OCK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S253 OCK, 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 S253 OCK registered?

S253 OCK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S253 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 OCK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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