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S317 FBW

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017

brake pads slightly corroded

surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 133,275 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 133,275 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 126,439 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 122,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 114,834 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 106,651 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

surface corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2012 106,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

strong smell of fuel to rear of vehicle

surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2011 100,575 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,503 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,421 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 79,748 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,805 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 74,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,521 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 64,315 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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S317 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc 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 S317 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 S317 FBW registered?

S317 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S317 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 FBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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