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S391 FMW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,794 mi
Last recorded96,794 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 FMW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,794 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 96,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 94,374 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,885 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 92,873 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,873 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 92,868 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill end by arm fix point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,614 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,675 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,675 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,100 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,268 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,372 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,112 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,080 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,756 miles

Brake test shows, some run out to nearside rear drum.

Fail 21 Jun 2006 53,756 miles

Brake test shows, some run out to nearside rear drum.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S391 FMW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S391 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.

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What year was S391 FMW registered?

S391 FMW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S391 FMW safe to buy?

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