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S96 DSX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 101,003 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 101,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

sump oil leak (corrosion)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 89,817 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 89,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,690 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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S96 DSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S96 DSX, 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 S96 DSX registered?

S96 DSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S96 DSX safe to buy?

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