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S174 DFB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,795 mi
Last recorded72,795 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 DFB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,795 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 57,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,140 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,104 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges,

Both rear tyres perishing.

Slight play in steering rack mountings.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,713 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,128 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 37,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,612 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,257 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,296 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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S174 DFB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S174 DFB, 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 S174 DFB registered?

S174 DFB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S174 DFB safe to buy?

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