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S842 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,138 mi
Last recorded103,138 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 103,138 miles

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

corrosion starting in front crossmember; off side rear sill and rear inner wings

Pass 3 Dec 2012 99,839 miles

corrosion starting on front exhaust bracket

corrosion starting onfront chassis member

slight corrosion starting on front brake pipes

Fail 24 Nov 2012 99,882 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)

corrosion starting on front exhaust bracket

corrosion starting onfront chassis member

slight corrosion starting on front brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,582 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 96,512 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 90,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Nov 2010 90,984 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,342 miles

corrosion starting on near side rear brake pipes and offside rear brake pipe

Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,549 miles

corrosion starting on rear brake pipe across car and offside front floor member

Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,012 miles

nearside floor chassis member becoming corroded

rear brake pipe across car becoming corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2006 67,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 62,268 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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S842 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S842 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 S842 NBW registered?

S842 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S842 NBW safe to buy?

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