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S815 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,459 mi
Last recorded94,459 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 94,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working /offside (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,491 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,248 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 87,248 miles

Nearside Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,373 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,407 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 79,407 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,905 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 75,905 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,161 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 68,052 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,052 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,999 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 53,999 miles

Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,661 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,597 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 39,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front & rear numberplates deteriorating.

nearside rear tyre punctured & not repairable.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,712 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 29,712 miles

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

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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S815 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S815 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 S815 NBW registered?

S815 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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