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S972 LBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,345 mi
Last recorded64,345 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 LBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,345 miles

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

Nearside front shock absorber has minor leak.

Obligatory mirror cover insecure.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s mirror casing insecure

oil "5"

Fail 10 Dec 2010 63,719 miles

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

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s mirror casing insecure

oil "5"

Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,130 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front & rear shock dust cover's split

o/s mirror casing insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,219 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 61,196 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,218 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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S972 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S972 LBW, 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 S972 LBW registered?

S972 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S972 LBW safe to buy?

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