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S479 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,693 mi
Last recorded71,693 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,693 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 71,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,529 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 64,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,113 miles

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

front cross member rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2012 60,112 miles

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

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

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

front cross member rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,944 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,948 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 49,929 miles

both rear sills corroded, not holed

Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,201 miles

rear exhaust silencer flange corroded, not blowing.

rear tyres getting low on edges above 1.6mm.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,417 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 39,448 miles

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

offside front tyre has early signs of bulges forming † †front number plate cracked

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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S479 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S479 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 S479 NBW registered?

S479 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S479 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S479 NBW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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