CarVerify

Free Car Check

S889 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,001 mi
Last recorded68,001 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationS889 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
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 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 68,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 68,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2019 62,959 miles

engine sump pan rusting

front tires cracking inside thread

rear metal brake pipes by rear chassis rails rusting

Pass 19 Aug 2017 62,946 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres cracking

General rust under motor

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 62,946 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres cracking

General rust under motor

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

Pass 1 May 2014 59,308 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 59,305 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)

both outer cv gaiters starting to crack

rear metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 7 Sep 2013 59,190 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 56,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,481 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jan 2010 50,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,418 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

service corrision on exhaust center pipe

service corrision on front crossmember

service corrision on inner rear sills

Pass 20 Dec 2007 43,455 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 43,391 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,630 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 38,394 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

S889 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S889 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 S889 NBW?

You can check the full history of S889 NBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S889 NBW registered?

S889 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S889 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S889 NBW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S889 NBW 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 S889 NBW. 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.