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S937 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

82,229 mi
Last recorded82,229 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS937 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 82,229 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor sill at rear. (2.4.A.3)

offside front chassis rail corroded.

offside front tyre worn on both edges.

offside outer sill corroded at front outside of any prescribed area.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,691 miles

nearside under floor sill area has surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,676 miles

rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 75,676 miles

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

rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 75,362 miles

nearside chassis damaged

under side of vehicle in generaly very corroded condition

Fail 18 Dec 2013 75,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nearside chassis damaged

under side of vehicle in generaly very corroded condition

Fail 3 Dec 2012 73,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,782 miles

both front cv boots cracking

clutch very stiff to operate

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

inner and outer sills rusting

play offside front steering arm

rear inner arches rusting

slight damage to nearside front lower arm?

Fail 25 Nov 2011 69,779 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front cv boots cracking

clutch very stiff to operate

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

inner and outer sills rusting

play offside front steering arm

rear inner arches rusting

slight damage to nearside front lower arm?

Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,330 miles

temporary repair to offside rear light unit

Fail 30 Nov 2010 66,330 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,648 miles

sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2009 62,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,852 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,911 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)

front pads low

osf tyre worn on edge

osr chassis leg starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,911 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

front pads low

nsr arch/sill area rusting

osf tyre worn on edge

osr chassis leg starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,194 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,903 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 42,759 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear,offside front,nearside front shock absorber dust covers split

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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S937 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S937 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 S937 NBW registered?

S937 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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