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S690 FVV

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,581 mi
Last recorded87,581 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 FVV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyre all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to all front suspension components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake pipes greased

both rear outer tyres sidewall showing some deterioration

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2018 86,796 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake pipes greased

both rear outer tyres sidewall showing some deterioration

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,899 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall showing some deterioration

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

coil spring corroded front and rear n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 85,899 miles

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

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall showing some deterioration

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

coil spring corroded front and rear n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,981 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

o/s/r floor section showing some rust and deterioration

suspension rubber components are showing some deterioration

Fail 24 Feb 2016 84,981 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

o/s/r floor section showing some rust and deterioration

suspension rubber components are showing some deterioration

Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,684 miles

ALL OUTER TYRE SIDEWALLS SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT MOST CROSS BEAM SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,278 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETRIORATION.

FRONTMOST CROSS MEMBER SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,868 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SUSPENSION AND STEERING RUBBER COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,868 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

SUSPENSION AND STEERING RUBBER COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,379 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension components showing sign of rust and deterioration

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,282 miles

nearside front washer jet weak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,724 miles

chipped windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2010 81,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

chipped windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,555 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 80,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,495 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 79,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 76,750 miles

advise:ridgid fuelpipes and ridgid brakepipes under v ehicle corroding

advise;front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2006

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING

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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S690 FVV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S690 FVV, 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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S690 FVV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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