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S596 MTF

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,023 mi
Last recorded106,023 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 MTF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 106,023 miles

advise body filler to n/s/r & o/s/r corners of sill panels cannot see corrosion

advise exhaust checked by a nock & gave advise agreement

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer & inner edges

advise rear exhaust box blowing slightly and joint cracked but still secure

advise wipers a bit smearey

Pass 6 Sep 2010 104,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2010 104,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2009 102,474 miles

nsr door sill has been repaired and heavily undersealed so cannot determine level or quality of repair

Fail 18 Aug 2009 102,474 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at this time

Pass 19 Aug 2008 101,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 96,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 90,641 miles

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

rear footbrake effort imbalance 30%

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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S596 MTF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S596 MTF, 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 S596 MTF registered?

S596 MTF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S596 MTF safe to buy?

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