MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,062 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all arch(s) slightly corroded
under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroded
corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas
general body surface rust
inner and outer sills corroded
nearside and offside rear arches corroded
nearside and offside rear inner arch/body corroded
offside front arch corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroded
corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas
general body surface rust
inner and outer sills corroded
nearside and offside rear arches corroded
nearside and offside rear inner arch/body corroded
offside front arch corroded
vehicle tested in wet conditions
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded
under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
spare tyre flat
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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R285 BNT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 R285 BNT, 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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R285 BNT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 February 1998.
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