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S501 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,157 mi
Last recorded82,157 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,157 miles

Rear service brake just passed required efficiency

Vehicle has corrosion all round sills,chassis etc

Fail 23 Dec 2015 82,156 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 81,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 79,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 79,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,656 miles

o/s/f cross member damaged repaired

o/s/f inner wing damaged+repaired

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,460 miles

o/s/f crossmember damaged + bent very slightly in places

o/s/f inner wing damaged + bent very slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,294 miles

o/s/f inner wing chassis+o/s/f cross member damaged+bent very slightly

Fail 11 Dec 2009 75,294 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f inner wing chassis+o/s/f cross member damaged+bent very slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,460 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 74,459 miles

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,756 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,941 miles

front cross member +o/s/f chassis +inner wing damaged+bent +damaged repaired to front end in places

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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S501 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc 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 S501 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 S501 NBW registered?

S501 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S501 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 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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