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S398 FBW

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,460 mi
Last recorded80,460 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 80,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 75,964 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,066 miles

nearside front tyre tread is low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 73,059 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 73,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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S398 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S398 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 S398 FBW registered?

S398 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S398 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S398 FBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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