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S901 OEC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,061 mi
Last recorded76,061 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 OEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,061 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ON OUTER SILLS

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE O/S/F TOP SHOCKER MOUNTING CATCHING ON INNER WING ONLY ON FULL LOCK

Fail 27 Jan 2016 76,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE CORROSION ON OUTER SILLS

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE O/S/F TOP SHOCKER MOUNTING CATCHING ON INNER WING ONLY ON FULL LOCK

Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,844 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 72,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear inner arches coroded (not within a perscribe area)

vehicle rusty on the underside

Pass 2 Jan 2014 68,073 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2014 68,073 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2013 66,045 miles

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

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

inner sils rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,742 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,277 miles

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

both front seat belts frayed

o/s/f tyre edgy

Fail 7 Aug 2010 49,255 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front seat belts frayed

o/s/f tyre edgy

Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,111 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 42,111 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,006 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 36,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,098 miles

osf tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,502 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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S901 OEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S901 OEC, 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 S901 OEC registered?

S901 OEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S901 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 OEC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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