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S938 FAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,678 mi
Last recorded53,678 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 FAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 53,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 52,940 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 52,935 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,528 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,763 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 49,757 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,648 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 48,643 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,150 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,695 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 45,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,745 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 42,729 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,889 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,871 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,456 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,473 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,412 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,694 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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S938 FAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S938 FAR, 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

How do I check the history of S938 FAR?

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What year was S938 FAR registered?

S938 FAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S938 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S938 FAR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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