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S128 GFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,522 mi
Last recorded157,522 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 157,522 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroding

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Fail 22 Jun 2012 157,483 miles

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

ns number plate bulb dim

Pass 10 Jun 2011 152,562 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 143,941 miles

centre exhaust rubber splitting

corrosion and small holes appearing in rear sills,not excessive at present

corrosion in rear brake pipes,exact condition unknown due to being covered in plastic coating and lubricant

near side rear no.plate lamp going dull

near side rear tyre on the limit

repairs effected to rear sills

Fail 22 Jun 2010 143,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

centre exhaust rubber splitting

corrosion and small holes appearing in rear sills,not excessive at present

corrosion in rear brake pipes,exact condition unknown due to being covered in plastic coating and lubricant

near side rear no.plate lamp going dull

near side rear tyre on the limit

repairs effected to rear sills

Pass 4 Jun 2009 116,989 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 116,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,355 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 92,355 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper blade fitted incorrectly

Fail 27 Jun 2007 65,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper blade fitted incorrectly

Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,445 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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S128 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S128 GFC, 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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S128 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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