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S891 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,797 mi
Last recorded65,797 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,657 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)

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall, almost to cords/plys, RECOMEND REPLACE

Fail 20 Nov 2013 57,646 miles

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

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

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)

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall, almost to cords/plys, RECOMEND REPLACE

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut, but not in excess deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2011 50,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,687 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 43,677 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,049 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 38,048 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,806 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,813 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,151 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,356 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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S891 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S891 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 S891 NBW registered?

S891 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S891 NBW safe to buy?

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