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R472 MBU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,168 mi
Last recorded76,168 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 MBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 76,168 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 75,499 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,902 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S / O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 74,144 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,442 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side corrison front and rear

Pass 7 Nov 2020 72,886 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,884 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,753 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,813 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,923 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,871 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,734 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

emissions not tested

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,786 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,884 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 65,081 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,617 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 63,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,947 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 60,947 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front suspension anti roll bar link rubber buses started to crack & perishe up !!!

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,586 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,748 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 492,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre & rear exhaust section corrode.

nearside front tyre wall small cut outer wall †.

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked & perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 492,551 miles

centre & rear exhaust section corrode.

nearside front tyre wall small cut outer wall †.

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked & perished.

Pass 20 Aug 2005 45,873 miles

centre & rear exhaust section corrode & pitted up.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Fail 20 Aug 2005 45,873 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

centre & rear exhaust section corrode & pitted up.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

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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R472 MBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R472 MBU, 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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R472 MBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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