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S988 FAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,590 mi
Last recorded76,590 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 FAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,590 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,104 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,141 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,800 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 71,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,074 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 70,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,605 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,015 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 65,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,250 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 63,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 62,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,796 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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S988 FAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S988 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 S988 FAR registered?

S988 FAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S988 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 FAR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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