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S347 HBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,559 mi
Last recorded120,559 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 120,559 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front discs lipped and corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 109,088 miles

both chassis rails slightly damaged

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both sill to floors slightly corroded

front sub-frame slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damaged

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear floor slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2009 109,088 miles

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

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

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

both chassis rails slightly damaged

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both sill to floors slightly corroded

front sub-frame slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damaged

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear floor slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2008 94,084 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 83,967 miles

nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil around it

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside to offside metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2006 75,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 67,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 66,858 miles

Nearside 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)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

long travel from hand brake

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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S347 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S347 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 S347 HBW registered?

S347 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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