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S690 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,085 mi
Last recorded132,085 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 132,085 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front suspension noisy

Offside Front chassis heavily corroded to limit

Offside Front chassis repaired

all shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

power steering stiff and noisy

windscreen marked

wipers worn

Fail 4 Jul 2018 132,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front chassis heavily corroded to limit

Offside Front chassis repaired

all shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

windscreen marked

wipers worn

Pass 10 Jul 2017 129,240 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Front chassis repaired

very creaky front suspension

Fail 10 Jul 2017 129,240 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front chassis repaired

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

very creaky front suspension

Pass 18 Jun 2016

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

Offside Front chassis repaired

creaky front suspension

no odo display

Pass 27 Jun 2015 123,255 miles

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leak

offside front chasis rail corroded

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 25 Jun 2015 123,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leak

offside front chasis rail corroded

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2014

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

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

front lower panel heavily corrodrd

no mileage display

o/s/r accident damaged

o/s/r chassis member corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front lower panel heavily corrodrd

no mileage display

o/s/r accident damaged

o/s/r chassis member corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 115,636 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 115,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 110,730 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 110,727 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 105,891 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil sump corrodade.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 105,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil sump corrodade.

uneven wear in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 93,151 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 90,711 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 86,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 82,409 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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S690 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S690 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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S690 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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