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S235 FNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,998 mi
Last recorded128,998 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 FNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 128,998 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front/rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,807 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 128,607 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,178 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s front/rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front/rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear n./s o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front/rear

plastic covers fitted

suspension slightly corroded front/rear

Fail 31 Oct 2018 125,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear n./s o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front/rear

plastic covers fitted

suspension slightly corroded front/rear

Pass 15 Aug 2015 125,003 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,844 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 122,834 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 121,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 121,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 112,720 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2009 108,757 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2008 98,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,497 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 89,497 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak from pressure switch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 74,219 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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S235 FNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S235 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 S235 FNM registered?

S235 FNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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