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S472 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,291 mi
Last recorded87,291 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,291 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2012 87,291 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,478 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 70,506 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 70,506 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,190 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 63,175 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 54,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,023 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 49,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,435 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 37,558 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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S472 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S472 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 S472 NBW registered?

S472 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S472 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 NBW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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