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S961 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,769 mi
Last recorded61,769 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,347 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective defective rear blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 56,347 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective defective rear blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure O/S/F driveshaft boot was insecure, but now rectified (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,885 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,853 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2016 51,585 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 May 2016 51,585 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,593 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 49,593 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,984 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,984 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,739 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 39,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 37,087 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 35,128 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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S961 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S961 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 S961 NBW registered?

S961 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S961 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S961 NBW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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