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S170 FFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,366 mi
Last recorded54,366 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,366 miles

Clutch very stiff

Corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Slight corrosion on sills

Slight weep from power stearing pipes at front

Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,384 miles

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

Clutch very stiff

Corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Slight corrosion on sills

Slight weep from power stearing pipes at front

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,952 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 49,880 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,624 miles

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

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edges

nearside front tyre has a slight cut

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 41,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edges

nearside front tyre has a slight cut

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,948 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,397 miles

advice both wiper blades split

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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S170 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S170 FFC, 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 S170 FFC registered?

S170 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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