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S471 FBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 92,472 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 92,439 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 90,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 89,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,735 miles

rear registration plate faded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,765 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,048 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 85,048 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,706 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,267 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,153 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 4 Mar 2015 78,153 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

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

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

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,667 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber very weak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 74,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r shock absorber very weak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,791 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,085 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,571 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 64,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,028 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 62,028 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 58,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,444 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,644 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 49,856 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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S471 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S471 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 S471 FBW registered?

S471 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S471 FBW safe to buy?

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