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S561 OCW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,112 mi
Last recorded105,112 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 OCW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,112 miles

Corrosion starting to Rear o/s wheel arch,chassis,front panel and sills

Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,428 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,016 miles

Covers over wheel arches prevent a complete corrosion check

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,549 miles

Covers over wheel arches preventing complete corrosion check

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 75,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Covers over wheel arches preventing complete corrosion check

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,452 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 67,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,210 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 41,228 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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S561 OCW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S561 OCW, 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

How do I check the history of S561 OCW?

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What year was S561 OCW registered?

S561 OCW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S561 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 OCW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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