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S539 FFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,447 miles

Boot full, unable to fully check boot floor

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld at hanger (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower bumper cracked

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Outer rear sill corroded

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

Rear tyres split and perishing

oil leak

slight corrosion to both sides rear inner sills

Fail 8 Feb 2016 75,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking cooler pipes (2.3.3b)

Boot full, unable to fully check boot floor

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld at hanger (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower bumper cracked

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Outer rear sill corroded

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

Rear tyres split and perishing

oil leak

slight corrosion to both sides rear inner sills

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blades split at ends

Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,458 miles

rear exhaust join flanges corroded.......

Fail 5 Aug 2013 60,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 51,851 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 51,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,386 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 38,222 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,827 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 34,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,922 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,464 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 32,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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S539 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 S539 FFC, 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 S539 FFC registered?

S539 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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