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S844 NFV

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,262 mi
Last recorded170,262 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 NFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 170,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 170,258 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2016 166,570 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 147,771 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airhorns fitted

both rear sills corroded

front exhaust pipe deteriorated

front wheels protruding wings

windscreen damaged but not considered excessive

Fail 26 Feb 2015 147,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airhorns fitted

both rear sills corroded

front exhaust pipe deteriorated

front wheels protruding wings

windscreen damaged but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Mar 2014 130,135 miles

Air horns fitted

Both rear sills corroded.

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

Front exhaust hanger at cat corroded

Front wheels protruding from wheel arches

Minor scratches on windscreen but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Mar 2013 120,801 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 120,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,525 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 109,525 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,320 miles

horn a little loud

Fail 10 Mar 2011 99,320 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

horn a little loud

Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,088 miles

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

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

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

note both front wheel protrude from front wiongs

Fail 16 Mar 2010 85,088 miles

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

note both front wheel protrude from front wiongs

Pass 11 Mar 2009 77,207 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,722 miles

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

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

clutch action poor.

offside reverse lamp inoperative.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 73,617 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)

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

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

clutch action poor.

offside reverse lamp inoperative.

Fail 16 Feb 2007 69,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion to the brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2007 69,362 miles

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

corrosion to the brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,955 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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S844 NFV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S844 NFV, 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 S844 NFV registered?

S844 NFV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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