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S59 FBN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,932 mi
Last recorded92,932 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 FBN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2017 92,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,125 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,386 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,110 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,837 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 74,727 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 Feb 2012 60,163 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 60,145 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)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate is cracked

oil leak

radiator/coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre pressures are low, also cuts into nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls

rear brake pipes and fuel lines are corroded

rear number plate is deterioated and faded

stone chip to offside headlamp lens

surface corrosion all underneath vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are surface corroded

rear registration plate is starting to fade and de-laminate

Fail 18 Feb 2011 56,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are surface corroded

rear registration plate is starting to fade and de-laminate

Fail 27 Jan 2010 51,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyre pressures are low causing tyres to wear on the inner and outer edges

large cuts into rear tyre sidewalls, mot advise only not down to cords

rear number plate is faded slightly

rear service brake is not locking recomend rear brake service

Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,203 miles

all 4 tyre pressures are low causing tyres to wear on the inner and outer edges

large cuts into rear tyre sidewalls, mot advise only not down to cords

rear number plate is faded slightly

rear service brake is not locking recomend rear brake service

Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,558 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls poor condition

Offside wiper split at end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 46,558 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyre sidewalls poor condition

Offside wiper split at end

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,257 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,356 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2005 34,017 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

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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S59 FBN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S59 FBN, 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 S59 FBN registered?

S59 FBN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S59 FBN safe to buy?

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