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S179 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2014 100,941 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 83,150 miles

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

unnable to penatrate various corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors front and rear inner whell arches front and rear chassies various metal brake pipes and brake feruls

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,150 miles

unnable to penatrate various corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors front and rear inner whell arches front and rear chassies various metal brake pipes and brake feruls

Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,022 miles

unable to penatrate various corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassies variousmetal brake pipes and brake feruls

Fail 4 Dec 2012 79,019 miles

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

unable to penatrate various corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassies variousmetal brake pipes and brake feruls

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,580 miles

unable to penatrate various corossion to both inner and outter sills

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,871 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 66,870 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,762 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to penatrate various corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors both front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassies various metal brake pipes front and rear and brake feruls

Fail 4 Dec 2009 59,761 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to penatrate various corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors both front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassies various metal brake pipes front and rear and brake feruls

Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,602 miles

unable to penatrate corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors and chassies various metal brake pipes and brake ferulls

Fail 18 Dec 2008 53,600 miles

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

unable to penatrate corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors and chassies various metal brake pipes and brake ferulls

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,094 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s outter sill hevaly under sealed

Fail 3 Jan 2008 48,093 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,897 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 40,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 36,309 miles

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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S179 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S179 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 S179 NBW registered?

S179 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S179 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S179 NBW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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