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R724 BNF

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,517 mi
Last recorded91,517 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 BNF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 91,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 85,406 miles

slight surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,232 miles

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise rear fuel pipes corroded

nsf tire low tread

osf tirelow tread

Fail 15 Feb 2012 79,232 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise rear fuel pipes corroded

nsf tire low tread

osf tirelow tread

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded and weak [rear]

Fail 11 Feb 2011 71,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded and weak [rear]

h/brake travel high

Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,900 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 50% WORN

FRONT LOWER CROSSMEMBER VERY RUSTIE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTTER SILL REAR WEAK AND RUSTIE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE NPIPES RUSTIE {FRONT TO REAR}

NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT DUST COVER SPLIT

REV LIGHT INOP

Fail 10 Feb 2010 65,899 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 50% WORN

FRONT LOWER CROSSMEMBER VERY RUSTIE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTTER SILL REAR WEAK AND RUSTIE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE NPIPES RUSTIE {FRONT TO REAR}

NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT DUST COVER SPLIT

REV LIGHT INOP

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,497 miles

front cv boots cracking

Fail 9 Feb 2009 60,497 miles

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

front cv boots cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,730 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,492 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 49,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,084 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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R724 BNF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R724 BNF, 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 R724 BNF registered?

R724 BNF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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