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S492 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,608 mi
Last recorded85,608 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,608 miles

All Suspension Components Generally Corroded

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

O/S/F - O/S/R - N/S/R Tyres perished

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 85,608 miles

All Suspension Components Generally Corroded

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

O/S/F - O/S/R - N/S/R Tyres perished

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,905 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 81,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,596 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 77,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,962 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,600 miles

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

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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S492 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S492 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 S492 NBW registered?

S492 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S492 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 NBW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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