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S898 NCF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,921 mi
Last recorded92,921 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 NCF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,921 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 92,921 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Near side wiper blade split

Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 87,555 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,547 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting to near side rear outter sill.

corrosion starting to off side rear outter sill.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 76,051 miles

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

surface corrosion to near side rear outter sill.

surface corrosion to off side rear outter sill.

temp repaire to center to rear exhaust silencer joint.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 76,051 miles

surface corrosion to near side rear outter sill.

surface corrosion to off side rear outter sill.

temp repaire to center to rear exhaust silencer joint.

Fail 5 Nov 2007 69,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight uneven wear to off side rear tyre.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 69,526 miles

slight uneven wear to off side rear tyre.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,954 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 57,264 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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S898 NCF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S898 NCF, 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 S898 NCF registered?

S898 NCF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S898 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 NCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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