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S498 OAN

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,690 mi
Last recorded105,690 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 OAN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 105,690 miles

Evidents of power steering leak from pipe.No leak at time of test.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to undr side of vehicle in places.

Welding repairs carried out to both rear outter sills.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 105,690 miles

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

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

Evidents of power steering leak from pipe.No leak at time of test.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Plastic trim covering fuel and brake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully.

Surface corrosion to undr side of vehicle in places.

Welding repairs carried out to both rear outter sills.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,520 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 98,520 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,491 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,708 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 85,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,401 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on nearside sill close to nearside rear seat belt mounting

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,476 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,045 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 58,893 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 58,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S498 OAN is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S498 OAN, 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 S498 OAN registered?

S498 OAN is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S498 OAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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