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S449 BWU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,167 mi
Last recorded51,167 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 BWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 51,167 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill seat belt anchoridge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill seatbelt anchoridge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,879 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has some corrosion (no holes at time of test) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 44,329 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has some corrosion (no holes at time of test) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 37,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 35,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,876 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 25,956 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to all underside brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,444 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,048 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,655 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,255 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 14,254 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,889 miles

o/s/r tyre is out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,663 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,103 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 11,103 miles

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

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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S449 BWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S449 BWU, 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 S449 BWU registered?

S449 BWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S449 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S449 BWU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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