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S688 CTX

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,293 mi
Last recorded107,293 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 CTX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,293 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 107,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 96,652 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 83,002 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 82,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,569 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 70,443 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 64,709 miles

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

nsr tyre slight kerbing damage to outer wall

slight power steering leak from pipe going to steering rack

slight scuffing to osf tyre inner edge

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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S688 CTX is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S688 CTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S688 CTX registered?

S688 CTX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S688 CTX safe to buy?

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