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S842 FFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,111 mi
Last recorded103,111 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 103,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 103,111 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,676 miles

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

scratches to o/s/f lower windscreen area

Fail 20 Nov 2009 98,623 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

scratches to o/s/f lower windscreen area

Pass 10 Nov 2008 93,173 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 93,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 87,174 miles

(advise) n/s/r main brake pipe at rear bend surface corrosion

(advise) n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit 1.6mm over 3/4 tread width reccomend repalacment †185 65 14 t

(advise) underside of vehciel dirty and suppension componets covered in dry mud

Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,709 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 80,709 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 75,607 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 75,607 miles

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

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

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

underside corroding in various places

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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S842 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S842 FFC, 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 S842 FFC registered?

S842 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S842 FFC safe to buy?

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