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S616 NAB

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,873 mi
Last recorded62,873 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 NAB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,873 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on underside of vehicle inc,front subframe,rear chassies,floors,inner and outer sills,front and rear suspension components

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2014 62,872 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on underside of vehicle inc,front subframe,rear chassies,floors,inner and outer sills,front and rear suspension components

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,103 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 61,103 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

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

front cross member corroding

various body panel damage

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,474 miles

main brake pipes require re securing

Fail 27 Jan 2011 56,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

main brake pipes require re securing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,435 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 53,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,037 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 51,033 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,113 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,334 miles

o/s n/s main brake pipes carroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 45,081 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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S616 NAB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 S616 NAB, 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 S616 NAB registered?

S616 NAB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S616 NAB safe to buy?

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