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S248 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,389 mi
Last recorded87,389 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,389 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,289 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,215 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,789 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,958 miles

Nearside Rear under wing corroded (out of prescribed area)

Pass 23 Jan 2019
Fail 22 Jan 2019 80,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rear box collapsed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,126 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,074 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 75,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,194 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 72,183 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,896 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,573 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 67,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,570 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,108 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 63,103 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,597 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 59,478 miles

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

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

front lower crossmember starting to rust

Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,877 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,046 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 37,807 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,640 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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S248 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S248 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 S248 NBW registered?

S248 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S248 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S248 NBW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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