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S463 FTO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,041 mi
Last recorded45,041 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS463 FTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 45,041 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,815 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,311 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside rear chassis legscorroded but not to excess

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake greased under the vehicle

Fail 6 Dec 2012 43,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake greased under the vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,282 miles

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2011 43,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 42,985 miles

Front discs worn, front pads low

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

offside front brake pipe corroded, nearside front brake pipe corroded, offside front to rear brake pipe corroded, nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside outer sill corroded, offside inner sill corroded, offsidefront floor corroded, nearside rear floor corroded, nearside outer sill corroded, nearside inner sill corroded, rear chassis corroded, rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,985 miles

Front discs worn, front pads low

offside front brake pipe corroded, nearside front brake pipe corroded, offside front to rear brake pipe corroded, nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside outer sill corroded, offside inner sill corroded, offsidefront floor corroded, nearside rear floor corroded, nearside outer sill corroded, nearside inner sill corroded, rear chassis corroded, rear chassis corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2009 42,648 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,648 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,100 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

Front brakes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,447 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not holed

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,360 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,338 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly

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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S463 FTO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S463 FTO, 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 S463 FTO registered?

S463 FTO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S463 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S463 FTO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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