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R148 OCB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,897 mi
Last recorded93,897 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 OCB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,897 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Front cross member under radiator corroded to excess.

N\s\r brake pipe corroded, advice to replace within 6 months.

corrosion to rear sills .

fuel filler neck securing bracket severly corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,170 miles

Front crossmember corroded.

Nearside front washer jet blocked.

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 90,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front crossmember corroded.

Nearside front washer jet blocked.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,788 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 87,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,170 miles

Oil leak

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

both front c.v boots starting to crack

front discs slightly worn

o/s/r brake kicking slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

both front c.v boots starting to crack

front discs slightly worn

o/s/r brake kicking slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2009 82,764 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 81,669 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 81,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 79,057 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,091 miles

nearside rear tyre tread pattern heavily cracking not showing cords

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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R148 OCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R148 OCB, 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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R148 OCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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