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S421 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,174 mi
Last recorded118,174 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 118,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 113,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 110,676 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 109,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 104,125 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,625 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 94,466 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 94,466 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,378 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 84,658 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 84,658 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 79,212 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 69,084 miles

water leak on o/s of engine

Fail 30 Nov 2006 69,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water leak on o/s of engine

Pass 28 Nov 2005 57,322 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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S421 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S421 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 S421 NBW registered?

S421 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S421 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S421 NBW shows 15 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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