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S446 GWH

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,792 mi
Last recorded75,792 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 GWH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2015 75,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nr cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured innersill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

had to abondon emission test machinewould not pick it up

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,952 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 68,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front c.v boots perished

exhaust system corroded

grease noted to brake pipes

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

nearside rear tyre heavly perished and wearing on edges

offside rear brake pipe heavly corroded

offside rear tyre heavly perished

rear registration plate deteorated

Fail 12 Nov 2013 61,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front c.v boots perished

exhaust system corroded

grease noted to brake pipes

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

nearside rear tyre heavly perished and wearing on edges

offside rear brake pipe heavly corroded

offside rear tyre heavly perished

rear registration plate deteorated

Fail 23 Nov 2012 60,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 59,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,124 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 57,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,703 miles

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded advise vehicle structure corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,298 miles

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

advise some damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall advise corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,240 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,627 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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S446 GWH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S446 GWH, 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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S446 GWH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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