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S738 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,451 mi
Last recorded79,451 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,451 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 79,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,540 miles

Front numberplate damaged

Rear both rear outor seals been repaired

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

on dip head lamp main beam light remains on vehicle not on main beam

Fail 3 Nov 2015 73,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Front numberplate damaged

Rear both rear outor seals been repaired

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

on dip head lamp main beam light remains on vehicle not on main beam

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,215 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,640 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,602 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 60,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,678 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,878 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 57,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 56,510 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 52,682 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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S738 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S738 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S738 NBW registered?

S738 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S738 NBW safe to buy?

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