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S236 GBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,475 mi
Last recorded93,475 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,475 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise around the fuel cup rusty

advise nearside rear tyre slyghtly crack

Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,335 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 86,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated

both rear drums and back plates are slightly corroded

catalyst bracket is missing

nearside front indicator lense and bumper is slightly damage

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2007 78,008 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,342 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S236 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S236 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S236 GBW registered?

S236 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S236 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S236 GBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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