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S466 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,913 mi
Last recorded139,913 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 139,913 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

heavy corrosion to many areas on underside of vehicle and to both inner and outer sills

small corroded hole in offside outer sill just outside of seatbelt prescribed area

Pass 6 Nov 2012 131,675 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 131,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 122,786 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 122,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 115,127 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 115,098 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 104,689 miles

both rear chassis rails corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2009 104,688 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis rails corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2008 95,414 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 95,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes to rear flexible brake hoses corroding

nearside rear floor pan and rear chassis rails getting weak

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Nov 2007 85,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 76,848 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 76,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

unable to check inner brake pads

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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S466 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S466 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 S466 NBW registered?

S466 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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