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S544 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,588 mi
Last recorded123,588 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 123,588 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2013 123,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,850 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear seatbelt missing

suspect inadequate repair to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 10 Oct 2012 117,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear seatbelt missing

suspect inadequate repair to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,295 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 112,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 106,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 106,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 100,890 miles

Front tyres low

N/S/R tyre low

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear of sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 94,415 miles

Front tyre low on edges.

Slight damage to O/S headlight.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 88,094 miles

N/S/R tyre low (2mm).

O/S/F wing damaged.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 88,094 miles

N/S/R tyre low (2mm).

O/S/F wing damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,661 miles

O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded. †

Pass 24 Oct 2005 72,860 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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S544 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S544 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 S544 NBW registered?

S544 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S544 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S544 NBW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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