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S966 CHO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,418 mi
Last recorded131,418 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 CHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2008 131,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 131,418 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 120,747 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 108,777 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 108,777 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 97,626 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 97,626 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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S966 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S966 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S966 CHO registered?

S966 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S966 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S966 CHO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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