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S526 OBW

1999 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,397 mi
Last recorded122,397 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,397 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 118,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,975 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,097 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 108,060 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,151 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 96,117 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,814 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 86,533 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inside edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,362 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 75,241 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,286 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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S526 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S526 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 S526 OBW registered?

S526 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S526 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 OBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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