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S441 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,041 mi
Last recorded127,041 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS441 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2013 127,041 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front brakes binding

coolant level low

front cross-member corroded

front to rear brake pipes poorly routed/clipped adjacent to fuel tank

Pass 19 Nov 2013 127,041 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front brakes binding

coolant level low

front cross-member corroded

front to rear brake pipes poorly routed/clipped adjacent to fuel tank

Pass 16 Nov 2012 121,364 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 115,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate becoming discoloured

slight water leak from radiator

Pass 16 Nov 2010 108,643 miles

n/s outer sill panel becoming rusty

o/s outer sill panel becoming rusty

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o\s\r brake pipe to flex rusting

Pass 15 Nov 2007 73,325 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,717 miles

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

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

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

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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S441 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S441 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 S441 NBW registered?

S441 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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