MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres worn low
corrosion front and rear suspension coil springs
corrosion front to back and rear metal brake pipes
corrosion inner and outer sills
nearside front tyre worn low/worn outer edge
nearside windscreen wiper split
oil leak
previous welding repairs to nearside outer sill
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
corrosion nearside outer sill
corrosion/pitting rear metal brake pipes(allmost excessive)
front brake pads worn low
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion exhaust rear section
corrosion nearside outer sill
corrosion/pitting rear metal brake pipes(allmost excessive)
front brake pads worn low
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both front cv boots perrished
corrosion exhaust system
nearside rear tyre perrished
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front cv boots perrished
corrosion exhaust system
nearside rear tyre perrished
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion exhaust system
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake pipes staring to corrode
nearside front tyre side walls damaged exposing cord
nearside rear tyre is perishing
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R61 BCR 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 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 R61 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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R61 BCR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 February 1998.
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