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S791 GFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,478 mi
Last recorded129,478 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2014 129,478 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear tyres have different profiles front to rear

Pass 2 Nov 2013 126,998 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 126,976 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 122,718 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 122,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 115,582 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 112,168 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 112,141 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 108,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 103,769 miles

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 103,460 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 89,506 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 82,241 miles

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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S791 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S791 GFC, 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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S791 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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