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S170 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,462 mi
Last recorded115,462 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2012 115,462 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

nsr outer sill excessively corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 115,462 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

nsr outer sill excessively corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,483 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 102,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 97,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 93,084 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 93,084 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 86,781 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 63,878 miles

rear tyres poor, front disc pads low.

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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S170 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S170 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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S170 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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