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S459 FMA

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,247 mi
Last recorded62,247 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 FMA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,245 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,404 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 54,402 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,283 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,129 miles

All tyres close to limit and starting to perish.

Front number plate cracked.

Headlining starting to come away.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,691 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 23,397 miles

slight exhaust blow. rear tyres treads low.

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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S459 FMA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S459 FMA, 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 S459 FMA registered?

S459 FMA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S459 FMA safe to buy?

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