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S186 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,680 mi
Last recorded74,680 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 74,680 miles

nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,854 miles

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

Offside mirror cover damaged

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,023 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,326 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,413 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,417 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 50,417 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,904 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,278 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 32,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four tyres crazed

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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S186 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S186 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S186 NBW registered?

S186 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S186 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 NBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S186 NBW have outstanding finance?

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