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S284 FBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,393 mi
Last recorded51,393 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2020 51,393 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Different types of wheel fitted to the same axle but the same size tyres fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Box section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 49,030 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 49,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 47,499 miles

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

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

corrosion to nsr outer sill

osr brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,304 miles

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

Nearside front tyre and both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,216 miles

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

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,212 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,946 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 42,946 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,873 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 31,869 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,000 miles

imbalance rear brakes

Fail 11 Aug 2008 27,799 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

imbalance rear brakes

Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,007 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,857 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 23,773 miles

cargo area loaded

damage to both outer sill panels

damage to front bumper

offside headlamp protecter damaged

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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S284 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S284 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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S284 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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