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S598 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,993 mi
Last recorded78,993 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,993 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms heavily rusted

Fail 6 Jan 2018 78,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms heavily rusted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,123 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 73,123 miles

Nearside 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)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,063 miles

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

offside rear outer sill corroded not holed

Fail 14 Dec 2015 70,063 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded not holed

Pass 24 Dec 2014 64,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 64,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,167 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,260 miles

front crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,061 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 51,061 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,855 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cosmetic tread low

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,044 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,834 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 37,834 miles

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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S598 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S598 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 S598 NBW registered?

S598 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S598 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S598 NBW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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