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S861 NEO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,330 mi
Last recorded91,330 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 NEO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2013 91,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres misshaped and heavily cracked

both wipers smearing slightly

engine noisy

middle to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded , likely to snap

o/s/f tyre lightly cracked

oil level high

underside and brake pipes generaly corroded and dirty

Pass 9 Jun 2012 88,602 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 98,218 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 81,643 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 81,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 73,919 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 65,215 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,341 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,381 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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S861 NEO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S861 NEO, 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 S861 NEO registered?

S861 NEO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S861 NEO safe to buy?

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