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S864 FFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,833 mi
Last recorded79,833 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,766 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,619 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,564 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,278 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 79,278 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2012 77,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,663 miles

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre tread low

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,602 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

broken exhaust bracket

signs of wear to n/s/r tyre on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,359 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 65,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,250 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 60,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

signs of corrosion to rear closing sills

Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,995 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

signs of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r closing sills

Pass 22 Aug 2005 50,875 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread low

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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S864 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S864 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 S864 FFC registered?

S864 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S864 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S864 FFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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