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S296 NLN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,425 mi
Last recorded33,425 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 NLN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,425 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,556 miles

high level brake light is not working

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing

offside and nearside outer stills rear parts are corroded

tail pipe cover is slightly insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2015 31,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

high level brake light is not working

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing

offside and nearside outer stills rear parts are corroded

offside front tyre has sight inner sidewall damage and is wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

tail pipe cover is slightly insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 28,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,707 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 23,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,971 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,785 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,272 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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S296 NLN 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 76.9%.

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 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 S296 NLN, 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 S296 NLN registered?

S296 NLN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S296 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S296 NLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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