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S272 HBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,004 mi
Last recorded91,004 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,004 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,404 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 82,404 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 73,200 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 73,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,989 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 68,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,781 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non standard brace fitted across front suspension mountings.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 60,371 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 60,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 52,224 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

rear tyres low tread

Fail 2 Dec 2006 52,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear tyres low tread

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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S272 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S272 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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S272 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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