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S540 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS/OS (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019
Fail 19 Mar 2019

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018
Pass 16 Mar 2017 148,882 miles

slight corrosion rear of n/s sill .

Pass 23 Mar 2016 144,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 140,385 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 140,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 135,685 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 129,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 125,736 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 125,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 116,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 116,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,384 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 107,384 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 84,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 75,317 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 64,842 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 64,842 miles

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

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

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

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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S540 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S540 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 S540 NBW registered?

S540 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S540 NBW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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