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S849 MBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,781 mi
Last recorded121,781 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 MBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner body sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 119,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 117,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 117,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 114,400 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 112,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,945 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 109,943 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,448 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 102,448 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 97,079 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside drivers mirror casing damaged

offside drivers mirror cover not fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2015 97,079 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside drivers mirror casing damaged

offside drivers mirror cover not fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,777 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 89,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,170 miles

susspect rear of sills been repaird unable to chec due to under seal

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,364 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 69,363 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,366 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,679 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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S849 MBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S849 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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S849 MBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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