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S98 CHO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,564 mi
Last recorded107,564 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 CHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 107,564 miles

filler to o/s and n/s rear outer sill

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,023 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 103,023 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,304 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 95,303 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,986 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 88,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,667 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 83,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,092 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,715 miles

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

windscreen damage within limits

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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S98 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S98 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 S98 CHO registered?

S98 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S98 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 CHO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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