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S293 OCK

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 OCK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015

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

offside headlamp has a possible earth fault

Fail 28 Sep 2015

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing bottom ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

offside headlamp has a possible earth fault

Fail 10 Sep 2015

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust slight leak

needs tracking

Pass 8 Sep 2014

emissions generally above limits

front number plate cracked and insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2014

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

emissions generally above limits

front number plate cracked and insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2013

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012

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

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

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

check tyre pressures

front number plate slightly insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,449 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 69,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,852 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,007 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 61,005 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,863 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 56,863 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,679 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 56,679 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 53,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 50,037 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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S293 OCK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S293 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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S293 OCK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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