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S523 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 95,688 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 95,688 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 90,047 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 90,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 80,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,637 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 79,637 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,047 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 71,047 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,870 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,644 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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S523 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S523 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

How do I check the history of S523 NBW?

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What year was S523 NBW registered?

S523 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S523 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 NBW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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