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S501 FDM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,906 mi
Last recorded144,906 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 FDM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 144,906 miles

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

gear box noisey

o/s n/plate light inop

Pass 10 Dec 2010 135,863 miles

f/n/plate deterating

n/s door moulding insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2009 118,498 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 118,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 97,835 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 97,835 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 79,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,602 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 61,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,667 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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S501 FDM 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 S501 FDM, 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 S501 FDM registered?

S501 FDM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S501 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 FDM 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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