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S917 FRO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,199 mi
Last recorded133,199 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 FRO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 133,199 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

areas of heavy corrosion on all coil springs

both sides of rear cross menber corroded and holed. at bumper mounts area. outwith prescribed areas

corrosion at rear outer wheel arches, but no sharp edges exposed yet

engine oil sump pan heavilly corroded and porous

front tyres morn more so on inner and outer edges

heavy corrosion at places on fuel pipes

tester removed large items from boot to carry out mot inspection. please empty boot before retest

wipers fouling windscreen pilar

Pass 13 Aug 2013 118,355 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

chip in windscreen

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 118,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

chip in windscreen

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 107,563 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,326 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2010 90,685 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 90,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,456 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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S917 FRO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S917 FRO, 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 S917 FRO registered?

S917 FRO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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