MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH FRONT TYRE CONDITION DETERIORATING DUE TO 'AGE'
CENTRE REAR SEAT 'LAP' BELT MATERIAL DAMAGED/CUT
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
OIL LEAK(S) FROM ENGINE
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TYRE CONDITION DETERIORATING DUE TO 'AGE'
CENTRE REAR SEAT 'LAP' BELT MATERIAL DAMAGED/CUT
OIL LEAK(S) FROM ENGINE
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/sr outer sill slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/sr outer sill slightly corroded.
offside front & rear panel accident damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f wing + rear pannel accident damaged
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R72 FOB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R72 FOB, 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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R72 FOB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 March 1998.
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