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S850 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,989 mi
Last recorded78,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 78,989 miles

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 75,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 68,757 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 65,548 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear wiper not clear windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2010 54,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear wiper not clear windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,695 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 49,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 May 2007 46,383 miles

front no. plate cracked

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 5 May 2006 42,838 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 42,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

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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S850 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S850 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 S850 NBW registered?

S850 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S850 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 NBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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