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S529 FBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,970 mi
Last recorded79,970 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,970 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,955 miles

O/S front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,445 miles

N/S front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,691 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,440 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 43,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,341 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,900 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear brake, performance low.

rear wiper blade worn out,

suspect front brake pads worn down.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 34,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear brake, performance low.

rear wiper blade worn out,

suspect front brake pads worn down.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,314 miles

Both rear sills starting to rust again.

Both wiper blades split.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre sidewall and tread perished.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,249 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 29,249 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front damper appears weak.

Offside rear tyre tread cracked.

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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S529 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S529 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 S529 FBW registered?

S529 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S529 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S529 FBW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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