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S961 FAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,132 mi
Last recorded122,132 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 FAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 118,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 103,783 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 102,246 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 99,775 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,242 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,823 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 88,952 miles

both rear brake pipes getting rusty.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 84,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 78,418 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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S961 FAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S961 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 S961 FAR registered?

S961 FAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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