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S236 FNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,036 mi
Last recorded87,036 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 FNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,036 miles

both front antiroll bar link bottom bushes are starting to crack

both front tyres have cuts in the sidewall

front brake pads are worn

wiper blades

Fail 6 Feb 2015 87,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front antiroll bar link bottom bushes are starting to crack

both front tyres have cuts in the sidewall

front brake pads are worn

wiper blades

Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,665 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 80,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,648 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 69,647 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 68,671 miles

advise both front antiroll bar links rubbers are spliting

advise both n/s and o/s rear outer sills have been welded

advise the rear number plate is starting to fade

Fail 4 Feb 2012 68,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise both front antiroll bar links rubbers are spliting

advise both n/s and o/s rear outer sills have been welded

advise the rear number plate is starting to fade

Fail 22 Jan 2011 65,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 65,591 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,065 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 61,065 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 61,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,019 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,015 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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S236 FNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S236 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 S236 FNM registered?

S236 FNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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