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S889 GBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,667 mi
Last recorded93,667 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,667 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Mar 2012 93,643 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,326 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,562 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish and split - no cords visible

Fail 9 Apr 2010 82,559 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front tyre starting to perish and split - no cords visible

Pass 18 Apr 2009 79,651 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 76,171 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2007 71,748 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 71,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,523 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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S889 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S889 GBW, 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 S889 GBW registered?

S889 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S889 GBW safe to buy?

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