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S549 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,663 mi
Last recorded88,663 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,663 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes corroded

body is corroded advised get treated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,094 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under vehicle corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 79,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under vehicle corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 79,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroding

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

Front subframe corroding

General underbody condition is scabby

Oil leak

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

Rear subframe corroding

Rear tyres deteriorating (cracking)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 78,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension arms corroded

rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,539 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 71,539 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear springs corroded

offside front spring corroded

offside front wheel damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2010 66,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear springs corroded

offside front spring corroded

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap faulty

Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,208 miles

fuel cap incomplete but still maintains a seal

Fail 10 Jul 2008 58,208 miles

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

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

fuel cap incomplete but still maintains a seal

Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,917 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,644 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 49,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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S549 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S549 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 S549 NBW registered?

S549 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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