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S404 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,196 mi
Last recorded89,196 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,196 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,078 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,645 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,246 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,242 miles

nearside and offside rear sills are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,625 miles

front exhaust bracket has been repaired

nearside and offside outer rear sills have been repaired and covered in black

Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,230 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,040 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,279 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front chassis and inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,411 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 67,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,701 miles

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

n/s rear sill starting to corrode

Fail 3 Dec 2009 65,671 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 29 Dec 2008 64,779 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 63,119 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 58,302 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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S404 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S404 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S404 NBW registered?

S404 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S404 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S404 NBW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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