CarVerify

Free Car Check

S698 GAF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,525 mi
Last recorded105,525 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 GAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,525 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroding

n/s & o/s outer sills corroding

r/n/s & r/o/s inner wings under wings corroding

slight bind in both front brakes

slight oil leak from sump [corroded]

Fail 21 Mar 2011 105,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroding

n/s & o/s outer sills corroding

r/n/s & r/o/s inner wings under wings corroding

slight bind in both front brakes

slight oil leak from sump [corroded]

Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,037 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2010 101,037 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,572 miles

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

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2008 85,016 miles

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

slight buckle in r/o/s brake drum

Fail 12 Mar 2008 85,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight buckle in r/o/s brake drum

Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,122 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 78,122 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,047 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/f brake

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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S698 GAF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S698 GAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S698 GAF?

You can check the full history of S698 GAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S698 GAF registered?

S698 GAF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S698 GAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S698 GAF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S698 GAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S698 GAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.