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S838 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,751 mi
Last recorded34,751 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2012 34,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp terminal starting to burn out and lamp will intermittently fail, but operated at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 34,751 miles

Offside headlamp terminal starting to burn out and lamp will intermittently fail, but operated at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,659 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 29,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,467 miles

rear number plate slightly defaced

slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,342 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 24,342 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall but not down to cords

nearside rear tyre cracked & perrished

offside rear tyre cracked & perrished

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,688 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 20,748 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 20,748 miles

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

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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S838 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S838 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 S838 NBW registered?

S838 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S838 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S838 NBW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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