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R816 SBV

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,799 mi
Last recorded137,799 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 SBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2012 137,799 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside 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)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember heavily corroded and holed, but outwith prescribed areas.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Front number plate incorrect font. (Borderline fail)

Power steering noisy.

Rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 133,691 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 133,687 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All coil springs corroded

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Fuel hoses slightly corroded

Power steering fluid low

Steering rack damp no signs of a leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 130,031 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 130,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both outer sills corroded but not holed

Fuel filler pipes are slightly corroded

Fuel lines are in poor condition

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

Power steering pipes damp no signs of a leak

Rear reg plate in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front cross member corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 126,083 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 122,123 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 112,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 98,463 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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R816 SBV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R816 SBV, 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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R816 SBV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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