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R749 OBN

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,393 mi
Last recorded113,393 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 OBN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2012 113,393 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,759 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,758 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,584 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 72,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,782 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,583 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 57,580 miles

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

2 x rear tyres prrished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f disc corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,919 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 51,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 470,798 miles

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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R749 OBN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R749 OBN, 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 R749 OBN registered?

R749 OBN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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