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S140 FRC

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,532 mi
Last recorded88,532 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 FRC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,532 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,594 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 64,275 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 64,274 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,988 miles

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

main run brake pipes & fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 50,986 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

main run brake pipes & fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,261 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,943 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,331 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,749 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,199 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 4 Jul 2005 19,806 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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S140 FRC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S140 FRC, 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 S140 FRC registered?

S140 FRC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S140 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S140 FRC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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