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S350 FBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,649 mi
Last recorded63,649 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,649 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,812 miles

both front wipers smearing view

Fail 20 Feb 2013 56,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers smearing view

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,883 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level overfilled

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,096 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,780 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,927 miles

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

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

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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S350 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S350 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 S350 FBW registered?

S350 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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