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S175 GBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner, outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner , outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

offside front tyre perished and side wall damaged

rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 117,353 miles

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight blow on centre exhaust box

advise slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

advise sump corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,844 miles

alternator belt is perished

front wiper blades slightly worn

inner sills corroded

oil sump corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 112,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator belt is perished

front wiper blades slightly worn

inner sills corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 109,960 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 109,960 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,732 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 7 Oct 2011 102,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,607 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 98,607 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,101 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 95,101 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

has damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2008 90,776 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 90,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 85,990 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 85,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

noise from o/s front brake

Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 65,817 miles

Beginning of corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

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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S175 GBW 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 57.9%.

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 S175 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.

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What year was S175 GBW registered?

S175 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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