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S440 OBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,344 mi
Last recorded121,344 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 121,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 118,736 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill starting too corrode.

Offside Front Chassis starting too corrode.

Offside Rear Inner Sill starting too corrode.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,475 miles

Both outer sills starting too corrode.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,166 miles

Both outer sills starting too corroded

Both rear chasis starting too corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 112,166 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills starting too corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 109,830 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 105,545 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,219 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 98,601 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 95,728 miles

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 25 Jan 2008 92,927 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 89,366 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 868,114 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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S440 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 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 S440 OBW, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S440 OBW registered?

S440 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S440 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S440 OBW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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