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S689 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,852 mi
Last recorded129,852 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 129,852 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion on front chassis cross section

o/s/r tyre starting to distort

welding repairs on n/s & o/s sill panels & n/s/r floor section & o/s/r chassis section

Fail 24 Sep 2013 128,668 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f chassic area surface corrsion

Pass 30 Nov 2012 123,019 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 123,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 116,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,667 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 108,667 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 100,996 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 100,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 96,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 89,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 79,079 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 79,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 66,680 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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S689 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red 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 S689 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 S689 NBW registered?

S689 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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