CarVerify

Free Car Check

S861 MBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 MBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 125,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

aux belt det

exhaust corroded

o/s rear lamp cracked not affecting operation

rear shock dust covers split and adrift

temp repair to o/s door mirror

Fail 1 Jul 2015 120,883 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

front exhaust mtg broken

front no plate damaged

n/s sill rusting

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,883 miles

front brakes binding slightly

front exhaust mtg broken

front no plate damaged

n/s sill rusting

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 118,158 miles

corrosion starting on n/s sill

front brakes binding slightly

front no plate damaged

one front exhaust mtg broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 8 Jul 2013 114,951 miles

front no plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2013 114,951 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,740 miles

front no plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2012 110,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 105,913 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 105,911 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2010 99,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,149 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,154 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 70,274 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S861 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 S861 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S861 MBW?

You can check the full history of S861 MBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S861 MBW registered?

S861 MBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S861 MBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 MBW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S861 MBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S861 MBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.