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S133 GFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,999 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 99,999 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2014 64,858 miles

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,302 miles

front and rear no plates in poor condition

vehicle damaged in several places

Fail 8 Dec 2012 59,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear no plates in poor condition

vehicle damaged in several places

Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,146 miles

damage to drivers door mirror glass, recommend attention.

damage to front bumper on both sides.

front pads low.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 51,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to drivers door mirror glass, recommend attention.

damage to front bumper on both sides.

front pads low.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,965 miles

all shock absorbers dust covers in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,190 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2009 40,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Tyre cracked

O/S/F Tyre punctured

Rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,974 miles

both n/s tyres have damaged walls cord cant be seen.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,209 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,209 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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S133 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S133 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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What year was S133 GFC registered?

S133 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S133 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S133 GFC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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