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S635 BWY

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,731 mi
Last recorded105,731 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 BWY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

signs of corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 19 Aug 2020 105,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

signs of corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 May 2019 105,084 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 May 2018 104,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside under and outer sills have corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer and under sills have corrosion

Rear chassis has some corrosion

covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 104,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside under and outer sills have corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer and under sills have corrosion

Rear chassis has some corrosion

covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 101,554 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar link bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn low recommend brake check (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted recommend brake check (3.5.1i)

oil /fluid leak

Fail 22 May 2017 101,551 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar link bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn low recommend brake check (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted recommend brake check (3.5.1i)

oil /fluid leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,611 miles

O/S/R chassis has corrosion but not currently excessive .

Underside has general corrosion throughout

coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2016 100,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill seat mount area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer floor to sill sea tbelt anchorage area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill seat mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer floor to sill /seatbelt anchorage area (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R chassis has corrosion but not currently excessive .

Underside has general corrosion throughout

coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 96,804 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 93,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 89,263 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 89,253 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)

Pass 16 May 2012 85,353 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 81,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 79,030 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 75,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 71,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 68,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,956 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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S635 BWY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S635 BWY, 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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S635 BWY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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