MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
clutch biting high
front and rear shocker sheaths deteriated
front brake discs worn thin and brake pads low
front lower crossmember corroded
n/s and o/s outer cv joints noisy
n/s rear wheel arch corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
rear light units of a different type
spare wheel well corroded and holed
windscreen rubber deteriated
wipers smeary
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
clutch biting high
front and rear shocker sheaths deteriated
front lower crossmember corroded
n/s rear wheel arch corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
rear light units of a different type
spare wheel well corroded and holed
windscreen rubber deteriated
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front and rear shocker sheaths deteriated
front brake discs lipped
front crossmember corroded
front number plate cracked
n/s front wheel slightly binding
n/s rear outer sill corroded
rear brakes warped
rear number plate deteriated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front brake discs lipped
front crossmember corroded
front number plate cracked
front shocker sheaths deteriated
n/s rear outer sill corroded
rear brakes warped
rear number plate deteriated
wipers smeary
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
*front tyres very low*
battery leaking slightly?
excess clutch pedal free play
exhaust blow evident
front reg plate cracked
o/s/r brake noisy
rear reg plate faded/marked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded
front and rear number plates slightly damaged
front brake discs lipped
handbrake travel high
o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges
wipers worn and noisy
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded
front and rear number plates slightly damaged
front brake discs lipped
handbrake travel high
o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges
wipers worn and noisy
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FRont number plate slightly damaged.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front number plate slightly damaged
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S289 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S289 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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S289 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 1998.
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