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S596 OFR

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,179 mi
Last recorded127,179 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 OFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 127,179 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 127,172 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 118,470 miles

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

offside front indicator outer lense broken

Fail 27 Feb 2010 118,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front indicator outer lense broken

smell of petrol from rear but no leaks

Pass 28 Feb 2009 109,914 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front ind lence broken

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2009 109,914 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

front ind lence broken

Pass 16 Feb 2008 96,825 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 80,823 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 80,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 74,322 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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S596 OFR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S596 OFR, 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

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What year was S596 OFR registered?

S596 OFR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S596 OFR safe to buy?

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