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S338 OFR

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,803 mi
Last recorded96,803 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 OFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,803 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 96,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,585 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 93,585 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,159 miles

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

o/s/f &n/s/r tyres low

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,159 miles

o/s/f &n/s/r tyres low

Pass 27 Sep 2007 82,504 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 82,504 miles

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

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

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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S338 OFR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S338 OFR, 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 S338 OFR registered?

S338 OFR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S338 OFR safe to buy?

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