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FBZ 2021

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,156 mi
Last recorded162,156 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 2021
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 162,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Nearside front door damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Sep 2009 162,051 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front door damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Sep 2008 154,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 154,066 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 153,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel breather pipe corroded excessivly

Pass 31 Jul 2007 149,052 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 149,052 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f wing corrosion

o/s/n/s/rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2006 136,208 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 136,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 122,019 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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FBZ 2021 is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FBZ 2021, 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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FBZ 2021 is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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