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S653 MBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,759 mi
Last recorded106,759 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 MBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 106,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,542 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak under oil sump ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 97,542 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak under oil sump ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,399 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

gaffer tape to nearside rear quarter panel

Fail 11 Dec 2015 88,367 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

gaffer tape to nearside rear quarter panel

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,757 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,880 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 79,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle underside has surface rust

Fail 1 Dec 2012 74,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle underside has surface rust

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,372 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 65,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,866 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 57,866 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,356 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 44,112 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,782 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 33,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 29,048 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 29,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.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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S653 MBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S653 MBW, 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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S653 MBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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