MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspension in poor condition
rear suspension shock absorbers have low damping effort
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspension shock absorbers have low damping effort
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear shock absorber noisy
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear shock absorber noisy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side wiper split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
near side wiper split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre sidewalls weathered
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear tyre showing signs of weathering on sill walls
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre weathering on walls
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r tyre weathering on walls
both rear tyres signs of weathering on walls
weathering on side walls of rear tyres
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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S538 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 S538 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 S538 NBW registered?
S538 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.
Is S538 NBW safe to buy?
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