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S797 CHO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,414 mi
Last recorded51,414 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 CHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,414 miles

all 4x shock absorber dust covers split and perished

Fail 2 Feb 2015 51,414 miles

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

all 4x shock absorber dust covers split and perished

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,771 miles

N/S/F shock absorber dust cover split

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover split

O/S/F shock absorber dust cover split

O/S/R shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,378 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,783 miles

O/S/F shocker dust cover split

O/S/R shocker dust cover split

N/S/F shocker dust cover split

N/S/R shocker dust cover split

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,341 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F shock absorber dust covers split

O/S/R & N/S/R shock absorber dust covers split

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,765 miles

all 4 tyres worn to 2 to 3mm

front wiper blades split at ends

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,329 miles

Front wiper blades split at ends of blades

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

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

Small cut in center part of tread on o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,620 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 37,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,939 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,351 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 110,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills body kit fitted

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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S797 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S797 CHO, 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 S797 CHO registered?

S797 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S797 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S797 CHO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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