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S796 DNU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,923 mi
Last recorded97,923 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 DNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,923 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 97,914 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,116 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,106 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,497 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 62,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,675 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 59,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,050 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,226 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes slightly binding

nearside and offside front tyres deteriorating,radial cracks in tread

outer floor rails corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S796 DNU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S796 DNU, 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 S796 DNU registered?

S796 DNU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S796 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S796 DNU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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