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S63 FBN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

121,679 mi
Last recorded121,679 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 FBN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 121,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

advanced corrosion to outer sills

all coil springs rotten

child seat fitted

power steering very notchy

Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,670 miles

Corrosion to front coil springs

General corrosion to front crossmember, chassis and sills

General corrosion to front exhaust system

N/s outer cv gaiter deteriorated

N/s/f shock absorber weaping oil and weak operation

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight notch in power steering operation on start up

Some corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Squeak and grind from n/s/r brake

N/s/r shock absorber weaping oil and weak operation

Fail 19 Aug 2014 114,613 miles

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

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)

Corrosion to front coil springs

General corrosion to front crossmember, chassis and sills

General corrosion to front exhaust system

N/s outer cv gaiter deteriorated

N/s/f shock absorber weaping oil and weak operation

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight notch in power steering operation on start up

Some corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Squeak and grind from n/s/r brake

N/s/r shock absorber weaping oil and weak operation

Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 108,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 102,400 miles

front bottom ball joints, rubber boots split slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2012 102,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated

cuts/curb damage in near side front tyre

front brake discs corroded/pitted

hand brake has long travel

Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,375 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 102,375 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,518 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 90,518 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,037 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 89,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 82,688 miles

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

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

both rear seat belts slow to return

cat slow to light up

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tire outer sidewall cracking up and badly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2006 82,688 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear seat belts slow to return

cat slow to light up

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tire outer sidewall cracking up and badly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2005 69,975 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 69,975 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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S63 FBN 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 47.1%.

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 S63 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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S63 FBN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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