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R476 MNJ

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,261 mi
Last recorded47,261 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 MNJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 47,261 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 47,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,611 miles

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre below limit on edge and worn uneven

offside rear tyre cut in tread and cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,611 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre below limit on edge and worn uneven

offside rear tyre cut in tread and cracking

Pass 19 May 2011 38,080 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre below limit inner edge and cracking

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 32,867 miles

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

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe rusty

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewalls

rear chassis rusty

Pass 21 May 2009 29,884 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALLS

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 21 May 2009 29,884 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALLS

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 27,470 miles

FLOOR RUSTY

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2008 27,470 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

FLOOR RUSTY

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 25,617 miles

FLOOR RUSTY †OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIE RUSTY

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

Pass 24 May 2006 23,983 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE †OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY †FLOOR & CHASSIS RUSTY

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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R476 MNJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White 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 R476 MNJ, 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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R476 MNJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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