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R736 GBU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,908 mi
Last recorded66,908 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 GBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,695 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 66,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,504 miles

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

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

some corrosion to radiator lower mounting

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,317 miles

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

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

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,147 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 66,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,754 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,273 miles

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

some corrosion on front lower x member

Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,273 miles

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

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

some corrosion on front lower x member

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,650 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 63,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,126 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 62,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,297 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,942 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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R736 GBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R736 GBU, 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 R736 GBU registered?

R736 GBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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