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S227 HBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

71,617 mi
Last recorded71,617 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 71,617 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,164 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,650 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 64,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,641 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 63,640 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,776 miles

Front number plate cracked but readable

High level brake light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,579 miles

nearside front tyre cracked on side wall 195/60 R14 86H

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall 185/60 R14 86H

Fail 9 Feb 2010 51,579 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside front tyre cracked on side wall 195/60 R14 86H

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall 185/60 R14 86H

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,914 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 47,912 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,058 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,058 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,788 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 43,778 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S227 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 S227 HBW, 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 S227 HBW registered?

S227 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S227 HBW safe to buy?

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