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S487 LBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,464 mi
Last recorded46,464 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 LBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 46,464 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 46,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 45,027 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH brake pipes corroded but cant see extent due to pipes being greased. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but can still be read

Fail 21 Dec 2017 45,023 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH brake pipes corroded but cant see extent due to pipes being greased. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but can still be read

Pass 15 Dec 2016 43,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,416 miles

A temporary repair has been made to secure battery.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,228 miles

Battery just about secure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 38,173 miles

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

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

Battery just about secure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 36,004 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,308 miles

outer cv gaiters perished and n/s weeping grease

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,616 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,359 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,221 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,785 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 22,254 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,029 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 17,833 miles

front tyres very worn on inner edge of tread.

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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S487 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S487 LBW, 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 S487 LBW registered?

S487 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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