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R436 PBN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,272 mi
Last recorded139,272 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 PBN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 139,272 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded!

Engine sump corroded!

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 139,272 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded!

Engine sump corroded!

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 135,185 miles

Both rear arches corroded!

Under body corrosion!

Pass 22 Jun 2012 130,018 miles

Both rear sills corroded but not holed!

Both rear wheel arches corroded!

Front brake pads low!

Front cross member slight corrosion!

Fail 21 Jun 2012 130,018 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear sills corroded but not holed!

Both rear wheel arches corroded!

Front cross member slight corrosion!

Pass 22 Jun 2011 125,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers split on end but clear screen ok

Pass 23 Jun 2010 121,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 111,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 98,206 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 85,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 77,332 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 77,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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R436 PBN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R436 PBN, 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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R436 PBN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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