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S228 FNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,192 mi
Last recorded82,192 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 FNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,192 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,598 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 75,598 miles

Centre Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,834 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front panel holed

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,456 miles

front crossmember corroded & holed

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,059 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember holed and corroeded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,268 miles

some imbalance on front brakes

some wear in wipers

Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,037 miles

front cross member corroded

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and cracking and lump missing out of tyre(not to cord)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

slight insecurity n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,310 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 54,310 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

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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S228 FNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S228 FNM, 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 S228 FNM registered?

S228 FNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S228 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S228 FNM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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