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R623 TBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,779 mi
Last recorded93,779 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 TBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,779 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,181 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,962 miles

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

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

exhaust noisy but not excessive

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2013 88,962 miles

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)

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

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

exhaust noisy but not excessive

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2011 88,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

air bag light on

front and rear suspension modified

front namber plate slightli demage

Fail 18 Jun 2011 88,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

air bag light on

front and rear suspension modified

front namber plate slightli demage

Fail 4 Jun 2011 88,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 86,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 100,691 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 98,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 92,683 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 92,582 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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R623 TBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R623 TBW, 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 R623 TBW registered?

R623 TBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R623 TBW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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