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S96 CHO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,131 mi
Last recorded83,131 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 CHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,131 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 83,131 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 20 May 2009 57,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,342 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,024 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 30,512 miles

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)

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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S96 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S96 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 S96 CHO registered?

S96 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S96 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S96 CHO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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