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R608 CNB

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,525 mi
Last recorded106,525 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 CNB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 106,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet damage

Fail 9 May 2018 106,452 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Near back box. (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear inner quarters corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear chassis corroded.

Oil leak ()

front cross member corroded.

Pass 11 May 2017 104,590 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

accident damage to front of vehicle

gearbox/clutch and general condition of the car

second hand shock absorber fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 104,500 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing to sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

gearbox/clutch and general condition of the car

Pass 12 May 2016 100,285 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion X member under radiator corrooded. (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fuel filler pipes & fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/rear inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis over axle. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 100,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion X member under radiator corrooded. (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fuel filler pipes & fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/rear inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis over axle. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 96,539 miles

front of car accident damage to bonnet and wings

Fail 1 May 2015 96,529 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front of car accident damage to bonnet and wings

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,464 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 92,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,634 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Engine sump corroded.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 88,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres perished.

Engine sump corroded.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 84,805 miles

Battery insecure.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,667 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 78,657 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,920 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,399 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 61,398 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 52,316 miles

Off Side rear brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 45,459 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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R608 CNB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R608 CNB, 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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R608 CNB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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