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S899 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,709 mi
Last recorded159,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 159,709 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 154,767 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 154,767 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 151,815 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 146,257 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls slightly deterioated

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

Offside rear tyre inner and outer walls slightly deterioated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 146,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls slightly deterioated

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

Offside rear tyre inner and outer walls slightly deterioated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 138,954 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 129,997 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 129,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 120,726 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 108,804 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 96,802 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,271 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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S899 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S899 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 S899 NBW registered?

S899 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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