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S872 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,464 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 59,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,408 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,732 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,939 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,420 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,311 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,945 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,211 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,153 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 34,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,129 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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S872 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S872 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

How do I check the history of S872 NBW?

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What year was S872 NBW registered?

S872 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S872 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S872 NBW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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