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S120 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2018

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,646 miles

front part of exhaust showing corrosion

lipping showing on front discs

n/s washer jet weak

rear suspension showing softness

surface corrosion showing on under body

under trays

Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,545 miles

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all suspension,steering and brake parts corroded

front seat belt buckles stiff to operate

fuel pipes corroded

tailgate struts weak

Fail 14 Jun 2016 95,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all suspension,steering and brake parts corroded

front seat belt buckles stiff to operate

fuel pipes corroded

tailgate struts weak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,260 miles

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion

front drop link bushes in a poor condition

fuel pipes and hoses in a poor condition

o/s/ door sill showing surface corrosion at rear end

rear shockers showing weakness

Fail 15 Jun 2015 94,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion

front drop link bushes in a poor condition

fuel pipes and hoses in a poor condition

o/s/ door sill showing surface corrosion at rear end

rear shockers showing weakness

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front anti roll bar droplink lower bush perished

n/s rear brake pipe rusty

o/s front anti roll bar droplink lower bush perished

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,423 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition and slightly blowing

front discs and pads worn

Pass 17 May 2012 86,901 miles

all brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

all shocker dust boots split

chips in windscreen

downpipe to cat flange heavily corroded

front drop link bushes showing splits

front suspension dust boots in poor condition

surface corrosion showing on brake pipes

suspension and brake parts showing surface corrosion

tailgate struts weak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2010 78,309 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2010 78,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,287 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 74,264 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 70,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 66,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 61,459 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 61,459 miles

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

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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S120 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S120 NBW, 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 S120 NBW registered?

S120 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S120 NBW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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