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S481 FSG

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,584 mi
Last recorded36,584 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 FSG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,584 miles

advise n/s/r bumper mount holed/corroded but not in a prescibed area

advise o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

advise play n/s/f hub area

Fail 9 Jul 2013 36,582 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/r bumper mount holed/corroded but not in a prescibed area

advise o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

advise play n/s/f hub area

Pass 11 Jul 2012 3,258 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 3,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,792 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 25,792 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,629 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,318 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,806 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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S481 FSG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S481 FSG, 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 S481 FSG registered?

S481 FSG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S481 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 FSG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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