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S276 FAF

1998 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

257,021 mi
Last recorded257,021 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 FAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 257,021 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 256,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 249,076 miles

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.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 249,053 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,407 miles

deterioration on all shockabsorber dust covers

sslight deterioration on both front drive shaft outer c/v boots

Fail 24 Jul 2013 48,407 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,460 miles

slight deterioration on o/s and n/s front drive outer c/v boots

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,680 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,799 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,097 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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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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