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S263 FBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,878 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 92,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 86,592 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 86,592 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres low

slight distortion on rear number plate

Fail 19 Nov 2008 78,561 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres low

slight distortion on rear number plate

Pass 9 Oct 2007 75,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 71,757 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 67,810 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 67,810 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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S263 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S263 FBW, 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 S263 FBW registered?

S263 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S263 FBW safe to buy?

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