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S966 NBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,121 mi
Last recorded40,121 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 NBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,121 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2014 33,217 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 33,217 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 32,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,202 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 29,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,141 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 115,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 115,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,897 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,234 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,208 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre wall starting to cracked

nearside rear len has temporary repair tape

Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,498 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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S966 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S966 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S966 NBW?

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What year was S966 NBW registered?

S966 NBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S966 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S966 NBW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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