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S98 VWB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,076 mi
Last recorded72,076 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 VWB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 72,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/R door corroded

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2013 72,076 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/R door corroded

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 68,165 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 21 May 2012 68,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 27 May 2011 62,060 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 62,060 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 55,104 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2009 54,154 miles

coolant expansion tank insecure

offside front inner brake pad incorectly fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,446 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 52,446 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 49,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,106 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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S98 VWB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S98 VWB, 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 S98 VWB registered?

S98 VWB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S98 VWB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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