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S345 HBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,257 mi
Last recorded57,257 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS345 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres cracking inside tread and outer side walls

Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,543 miles

rear tyres cracking in side tread and outer side walls

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,129 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking inside tread and outer side wall but cord not exposed

Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly cracking on outer wall

Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,041 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly cracking on outer wall

Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,860 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,823 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 47,823 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,308 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 38,971 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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S345 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S345 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S345 HBW registered?

S345 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S345 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S345 HBW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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