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S406 HBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,994 mi
Last recorded60,994 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 60,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion 1/4 sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion 1/4 sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,413 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,143 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,229 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 53,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 51,192 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,211 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 49,211 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,099 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,609 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,423 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 37,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,923 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,277 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S406 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S406 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 S406 HBW registered?

S406 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S406 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S406 HBW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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