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S572 HBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,059 mi
Last recorded132,059 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 132,059 miles

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

n/s/f indicator broken

n/s/r tyre perished

rear discs very corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 120,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four shockabsorber dust covers damaged

genaral body work damage

general underside corrosion

headlamp covers fitted

nearside rear light cover cracked

nearside wiper blade split

offside front and rear wings corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 120,177 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four shockabsorber dust covers damaged

genaral body work damage

general underside corrosion

headlamp covers fitted

nearside rear light cover cracked

nearside wiper blade split

offside front and rear wings corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 115,003 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 115,003 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 109,103 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

n/s/f indicator damaged

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Dec 2010 108,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

damage to n/s/f bumper

n/s/f indicator damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2009 99,683 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 99,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 90,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 84,148 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 70,005 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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S572 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S572 HBW, 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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S572 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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