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S963 FKN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,222 mi
Last recorded60,222 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 FKN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 19 Jul 2010 60,201 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,701 miles

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

nearside and offside front headlamps headlamp protectors fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,303 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,117 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 51,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

slight blow from front joint at cat

Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,585 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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S963 FKN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S963 FKN, 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 S963 FKN registered?

S963 FKN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S963 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S963 FKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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