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S112 GBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,390 mi
Last recorded103,390 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,390 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 103,390 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,661 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,882 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 93,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

expansion tank insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,116 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 93,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 85,840 miles

chip in windscreen.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 75,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,184 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 58,184 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 49,219 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON 2.5MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

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Fail 11 Oct 2005 49,219 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON 2.5MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

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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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S112 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S112 GBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S112 GBW?

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What year was S112 GBW registered?

S112 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S112 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S112 GBW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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