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R124 BNO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,212 mi
Last recorded125,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 BNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 125,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,702 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 124,688 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 121,007 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,007 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 101,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads worn

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,460 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 90,460 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 83,266 miles

Front brake discs corroded inside face

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

Nearside rear Body sill corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear body sill corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2009 83,266 miles

Front brake discs corroded inside face

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear Body sill corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear body sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,661 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,128 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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R124 BNO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R124 BNO, 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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R124 BNO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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