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R802 BNT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

65,783 mi
Last recorded65,783 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 BNT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,783 miles

Offside Front tyre has inside edge wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 65,705 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner of outer sill near trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of sill bottom of b pillar (5.2.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner of outer sill near trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre has inside edge wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

both sills corroded

front and rear suspension and steering items corroded

under vehicle as been wax oiled in areas

under vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,302 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of quarter sill to the rear of the rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

both sills very corroded

front and rear suspension and steering items heavily corroded

under side of vehicle very corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 62,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside of outer sill holed/corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill holed/corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch in front of wheel holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of outer sill holed/corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of quarter sill to the rear of the rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

both sills very corroded

front and rear suspension and steering items heavily corroded

under side of vehicle very corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,778 miles

boot floor on each side joining rear quater sills corroded

front sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 58,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

boot floor on each side joining rear quater sills corroded

front sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all suspension components and subframes corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 55,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all suspension components and subframes corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,410 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 52,410 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front reg plate deteriorated

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,722 miles

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Apr 2011 40,722 miles

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

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,878 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,586 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2009 27,586 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,782 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 23,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,841 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,982 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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R802 BNT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R802 BNT, 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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R802 BNT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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