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R821 BNB

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,627 mi
Last recorded172,627 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 BNB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 172,627 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

BOTH REAR FOOT BRAKE LOW READINGS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 1 Mar 2010 172,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

BOTH REAR FOOT BRAKE LOW READINGS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 12 Sep 2008 161,477 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 161,477 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre has nail in

Pass 11 Sep 2007 149,908 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 145,753 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

under car and components rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2006 145,753 miles

under car and components rusty

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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R821 BNB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R821 BNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R821 BNB registered?

R821 BNB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R821 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 BNB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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