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R356 PHN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,787 mi
Last recorded113,787 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 PHN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2009 113,787 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2008 110,869 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 110,869 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 110,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 107,529 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 104,504 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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R356 PHN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R356 PHN, 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 R356 PHN registered?

R356 PHN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R356 PHN safe to buy?

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