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S995 FAF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,518 mi
Last recorded141,518 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 FAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 141,518 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 141,518 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 136,812 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 132,211 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 132,211 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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 127,029 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2006 115,739 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges of tread

both rear tyres low and tread feathered

chip in passenger side of windscreen

n/s wiperblade split

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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S995 FAF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red 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 S995 FAF, 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 S995 FAF registered?

S995 FAF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S995 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S995 FAF 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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