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S478 ONR

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

132,836 mi
Last recorded132,836 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 ONR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 132,836 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 128,591 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 128,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 124,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 124,692 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 120,288 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 120,286 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 114,470 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 114,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 110,789 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 110,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 103,735 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 103,732 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,551 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 94,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 89,639 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 89,637 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S478 ONR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S478 ONR, 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 S478 ONR registered?

S478 ONR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S478 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S478 ONR shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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