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257,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front has odd wheel nut
Offside Rear inner sill area wax oiled
oil leak
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
suspension lowered
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Door post (4.11 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component missing Ball jiontlocking device (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Suspension lowered
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within trailing arm mount area. Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)
Rear suspension general surface corrosion.
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Central Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake hose not secure, clip incorrectly fitted.
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within trailing arm mount area. Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)
Rear suspension general surface corrosion.
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated
front brake pads wearing thin
slight deterioration in front crossmember
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion in front cross member
deterioration in all four shock absorbers dust covers
deterioration in exhaust system
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight corrosion in front cross member
deterioration on all shockabsorber dust covers
sslight deterioration on both front drive shaft outer c/v boots
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
deterioration on all shockabsorber dust covers
sslight deterioration on both front drive shaft outer c/v boots
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
deterioration in both rear shockabsorbers inner dust covers
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
deterioration on rear shockabsorbers dust covers
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
deterioration on dust covers on rear shockabsorbers
slight deterioration on o/s and n/s front drive outer c/v boots
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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S276 FAF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 S276 FAF, 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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S276 FAF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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