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S474 FTO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,956 mi
Last recorded102,956 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 FTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 102,956 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s outer cv boot insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 78,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 68,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 56,027 miles

front cross member sligthly corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2006 56,025 miles

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

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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S474 FTO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S474 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S474 FTO?

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What year was S474 FTO registered?

S474 FTO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S474 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 FTO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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