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S265 HBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,222 mi
Last recorded91,222 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2014 91,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

air box loose.

exhaust hitting chassis.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,373 miles

exhaust corroded.

front tyre edges worn.

surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 82,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

exhaust corroded.

front tyre edges worn.

surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light underbody surface corrosion

rear wiper blade perrished

Fail 20 Feb 2012 73,012 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light underbody surface corrosion

rear wiper blade perrished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,036 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,648 miles

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

front tyres walls perished off side split

Fail 15 Feb 2010 64,648 miles

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

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

front tyres walls perished off side split

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,411 miles

nearside front tyre wall scrubbed

Fail 26 Feb 2008 56,359 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)

exhaust rusty.

front tyre tread low.

rear tyre edges worn.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,359 miles

exhaust rusty.

front tyre tread low.

rear tyre edges worn.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 51,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,247 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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S265 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S265 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 S265 HBW registered?

S265 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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