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R407 BOO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,284 mi
Last recorded55,284 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 BOO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2016 55,284 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,074 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 54,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,112 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 52,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,261 miles

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

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2012 48,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 48,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 47,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,518 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,432 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 30,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R407 BOO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R407 BOO, 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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R407 BOO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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