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S326 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,458 mi
Last recorded106,458 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS326 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 106,458 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are worn smooth on the edges

Steering rack is damp with oil

Fail 13 Apr 2015 106,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are worn smooth on the edges

Steering rack is damp with oil

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,993 miles

Cover missing fron N/S wing repeater

Front fog lights were on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner sills are rusty

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

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

Rear tyres are perished

Fail 14 Apr 2014 101,993 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

Cover missing fron N/S wing repeater

Front fog lights were on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner sills are rusty

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

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

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 20 Apr 2013 97,394 miles

corrosion starting to appear at rear underside of car

exhaust corroding at front

front and rear no.plates deteriorating

front bumper loose

n/s front fog light inop

Fail 13 Apr 2013 97,394 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion starting to appear at rear underside of car

exhaust corroding at front

front and rear no.plates deteriorating

front bumper loose

n/s front fog light inop

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,935 miles

Exhaust is very rusty and holed at rear

Faint damage and scratches to screen in zone A

Front fog lights were on and should only be used in foggy conditions

Front fog warning light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S driveshaft boot is badly perished

O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the inside

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipes are damp with oil

Fail 16 Apr 2012 92,935 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust is very rusty and holed at rear

Faint damage and scratches to screen in zone A

Front fog lights were on and should only be used in foggy conditions

Front fog warning light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S driveshaft boot is badly perished

O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the inside

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipes are damp with oil

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,088 miles

Faint scratches and damage to windscreen

Front drive shaft boots are badly perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inside edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes are rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2011 88,064 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes are rusty

Faint scratches and damage to windscreen

Front drive shaft boots are badly perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inside edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,499 miles

Damp oil patch on power steering hose

Front number plate is cracked and starting to discolour

N/S cv boot is perished

O/S cv boot is perished

O/S wiper blade is starting to split

Rear number plate is cracked and starting to discolour

Slight brake bind on N/S/F wheel

Slight wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 7 Apr 2010 82,417 miles

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

Damp oil patch on power steering hose

Front number plate is cracked and starting to discolour

N/S cv boot is perished

O/S cv boot is perished

O/S wiper blade is starting to split

Rear number plate is cracked and starting to discolour

Slight brake bind on N/S/F wheel

Slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 77,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,686 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obstructing view

slight damage to front bumper offfside corner

Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,597 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limits

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,453 miles

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

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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S326 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S326 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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S326 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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