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S381 FMW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,146 mi
Last recorded120,146 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 FMW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 120,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,734 miles

Battery insecure

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

bracket securing fuel pipes to tank,corroded

fuel pipes to tank corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 106,734 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

bracket securing fuel pipes to tank,corroded

fuel pipes to tank corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 99,186 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 93,605 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 93,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 88,026 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 88,026 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 76,907 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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S381 FMW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S381 FMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S381 FMW registered?

S381 FMW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S381 FMW safe to buy?

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