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R516 XYB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,850 mi
Last recorded131,850 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 XYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 131,850 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyres wearing inside & outer edge

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 131,850 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyres wearing inside & outer edge

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 126,347 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 121,253 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 117,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 115,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 112,344 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 108,428 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 108,428 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 101,150 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 101,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 94,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 88,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 73,734 miles

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

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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R516 XYB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R516 XYB, 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 R516 XYB registered?

R516 XYB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R516 XYB safe to buy?

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