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R815 BNT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,552 mi
Last recorded94,552 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 BNT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,552 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 94,552 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 83,945 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 83,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 64,744 miles

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

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.

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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R815 BNT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R815 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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What year was R815 BNT registered?

R815 BNT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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