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S317 CFM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,554 mi
Last recorded144,554 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 CFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 144,554 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 132,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust all underbody

Fail 2 Sep 2011 132,801 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust all underbody

Pass 4 Sep 2010 125,003 miles

All prescribed areas slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low as wearing on inner edges, may need tracking adjustment

chassis rails slightly corroded

front and rear floors slightly corroded

front crossmember slightly corroded

inner and outer sills slightly corrded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 124,976 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

All prescribed areas slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low as wearing on inner edges, may need tracking adjustment

chassis rails slightly corroded

front and rear floors slightly corroded

front crossmember slightly corroded

inner and outer sills slightly corrded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 114,082 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 105,010 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 104,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 97,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 88,607 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 128,169 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 128,168 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S317 CFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S317 CFM, 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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S317 CFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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