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S373 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,899 mi
Last recorded83,899 miles
Recorded on2 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2016 83,899 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 83,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,058 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jun 2015 82,058 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,100 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,242 miles

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

NSF Tyre Cracking

OS Mirror Cover Broken

OSF Tyre Sidewall Damage

Rear Brake Pipes Corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,443 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 67,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,280 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,346 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil "4" service?

Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,346 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil "4" service?

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,418 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 56,418 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,022 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 50,022 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,433 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 46,433 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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S373 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S373 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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What year was S373 NBW registered?

S373 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S373 NBW safe to buy?

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