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S399 FBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,126 mi
Last recorded70,126 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 70,126 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 69,903 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,874 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 66,078 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,646 miles

nearside outer front cv gaiter pinholed

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall & cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,337 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 62,337 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,684 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 58,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 50,059 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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S399 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S399 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S399 FBW registered?

S399 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S399 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S399 FBW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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