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S71 GBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,251 mi
Last recorded52,251 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,750 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 51,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,176 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,523 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 49,492 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Slight Smell of Fuel but Cannot Detect Leakage

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,665 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,939 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,517 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,013 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,181 miles

slight play on rear suspension bush

Fail 9 Jun 2009 42,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

slight play on rear suspension bush

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,852 miles

rear no plate deliminated

Fail 11 Jun 2008 39,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery corrosion bad

rear no plate deliminated

Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,308 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 32,576 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 32,557 miles

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

Offside 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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S71 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S71 GBW, 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 S71 GBW registered?

S71 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S71 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S71 GBW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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