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S956 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,054 mi
Last recorded90,054 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,054 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 17 Aug 2012 90,014 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,824 miles

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

front to rear petrol pipes corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2011 86,777 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front to rear petrol pipes corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,229 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 64,316 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,629 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 56,421 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 49,935 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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S956 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S956 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 S956 NBW registered?

S956 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S956 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S956 NBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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