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S87 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,224 mi
Last recorded62,224 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2014 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 62,224 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,271 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 59,271 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,473 miles

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

nearside rear inner panel corrosion

offside rear sill corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2012 55,473 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner panel corrosion

offside rear sill corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,052 miles

os mirror glass loose

rear screen washer inoperative

requires new rear wiperblade

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,616 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 49,616 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,111 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 44,111 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

os mirror glass insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,130 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,319 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing, rear deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2007 38,319 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

front wiper blades smearing, rear deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,189 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 35,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,747 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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S87 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S87 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 S87 NBW registered?

S87 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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