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S221 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017

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

chip in o/s headlight. car has been heavily welded and has general corrosion all over. front inner wings near strut tops starting to corrode. one front exhaust mount broken but still supported.

Fail 2 Aug 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

chip in o/s headlight. car has been heavily welded and has general corrosion all over. front inner wings near strut tops starting to corrode. one front exhaust mount broken but still supported.

Pass 17 Aug 2016

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

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

cannot see brake pad life.

Fail 9 Aug 2016

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 7 Aug 2015
Fail 30 Jul 2015

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 131,227 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 131,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,328 miles

cannot see pad life chassis gettiong thin on o/s

Fail 8 Aug 2012 111,173 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cannot see brake pad life.front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 111,173 miles

cannot see brake pad life.front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2011 101,428 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 101,191 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,253 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 95,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,681 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 89,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 84,263 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 76,133 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 76,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S221 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S221 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 S221 NBW registered?

S221 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S221 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 NBW shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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