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S954 FAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,013 mi
Last recorded51,013 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 FAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 51,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,619 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 47,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,168 miles

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Pass 12 Aug 2014 40,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,974 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,260 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,634 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,329 miles

all 4 tyres perishing slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,423 miles

all 4 tyres perishing slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,859 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,391 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,665 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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S954 FAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S954 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.

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What year was S954 FAR registered?

S954 FAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S954 FAR safe to buy?

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