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S873 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,072 mi
Last recorded126,072 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 126,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 117,804 miles

Front brake pads worn very close to legal limit - Will require replacement VERY soon.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 117,804 miles

Front brake pads worn very close to legal limit - Will require replacement VERY soon.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 107,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,415 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 99,303 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 91,798 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 91,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 78,021 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 78,019 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,357 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 51,616 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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S873 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S873 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 S873 NBW registered?

S873 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S873 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 NBW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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