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S482 FSG

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,303 mi
Last recorded108,303 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 FSG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 108,303 miles

ns wing damaged

os wing mirror damaged

rear arches corroded

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

windscreen has light scoring

Fail 17 Feb 2011 108,303 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

ns wing damaged

os wing mirror damaged

rear arches corroded

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

windscreen has light scoring

Pass 20 Feb 2010 99,893 miles

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

ns wing dented

rear arches corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2010 99,893 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ns wing dented

rear arches corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 88,606 miles

outer cv boots heavily cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2009 88,606 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

outer cv boots heavily cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,810 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 64,805 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 64,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,245 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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S482 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 60%.

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 S482 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S482 FSG registered?

S482 FSG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S482 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S482 FSG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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