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S896 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,917 mi
Last recorded45,917 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2013 45,917 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,917 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,465 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 40,465 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on in ner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,437 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,704 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2009 22,721 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2009 22,721 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,873 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly uneven inner edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,436 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,868 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 18,299 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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S896 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S896 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 S896 NBW registered?

S896 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S896 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S896 NBW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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