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S848 MBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,984 mi
Last recorded94,984 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 MBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,984 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross - member / sectional mount bar / radiator frame areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion both nearside & offside underside sill sections weakened (6.1.B.2)

Front both nearside & offside wipers smearing view

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front electric window in operative

Rear Body has slight corrosion both nearside & offside underside areas / sections (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both nearside & offside areas . sections (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 94,984 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross - member / sectional mount bar / radiator frame areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion both nearside & offside underside sill sections weakened (6.1.B.2)

Front both nearside & offside wipers smearing view

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front electric window in operative

Rear Body has slight corrosion both nearside & offside underside areas / sections (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both nearside & offside areas . sections (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,946 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint / silencer joint (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaking

Pass 16 May 2014 82,134 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 77,070 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 71,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,172 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,927 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 65,927 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge (mainly offside) but still wiithin limits

Fail 14 Apr 2010 62,477 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge (mainly offside) but still wiithin limits

Pass 1 May 2009 58,766 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,764 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,053 miles

light perishing on both rear tyres outer sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2006 43,972 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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S848 MBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S848 MBW, 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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S848 MBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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