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R48 BCR

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,168 mi
Last recorded106,168 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 BCR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 106,168 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front x member corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 101,127 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 101,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,616 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 95,613 miles

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

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 2 May 2017 90,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 84,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 78,598 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2015 78,531 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 67,604 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 61,482 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)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,807 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 42 miles

n/s/f tyre worn and perrished

Fail 30 Mar 2009 41 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn and perrished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,548 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,856 miles

rear of ns outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,680 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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R48 BCR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R48 BCR, 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 R48 BCR registered?

R48 BCR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R48 BCR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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