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S895 FOB

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,551 mi
Last recorded119,551 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 FOB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 119,551 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 119,507 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 111,674 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 111,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 104,128 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 104,126 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 93,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 86,986 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 86,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 76,299 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 67,850 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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S895 FOB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S895 FOB, 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

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What year was S895 FOB registered?

S895 FOB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S895 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S895 FOB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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