MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear chassis legs has slight corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre tread low on outside 2.5mm
o/s rear outer sill has corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s rear tyre tread low on outside 2.5mm
o/s rear outer sill has corrosion
light scouring on front screen
n/s and o/s front brake discs showing corrosion
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disks showing corrosion
Light scoring on front screen
Nearside and offside front outer CV boots showing signs of perishing
Nearside rear tyre tread at limit
Offside rear tyre tread at 2mm
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Light scoring to front screen
N/S and O/S/F outer CV boots showing signs of perishing
N/S door mirror glass cracked
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R512 VLB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R512 VLB, 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 R512 VLB registered?
R512 VLB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 February 1998.
Is R512 VLB safe to buy?
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