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S169 ECB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,183 mi
Last recorded29,183 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 ECB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,183 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside and nearside rear chassis legs corroded,scaling and swelling.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 29,142 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside and nearside rear chassis legs corroded,scaling and swelling.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,260 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 28,260 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,355 miles

Corrosion o/s and n/s sills.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,252 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,984 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 23,942 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,942 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2008 21,277 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 21,257 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,329 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 17,274 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,274 miles

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

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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S169 ECB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S169 ECB, 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 S169 ECB registered?

S169 ECB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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