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R856 BJN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,595 mi
Last recorded83,595 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 BJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,595 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

shock absorber dust covers deterioation.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 83,595 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

shock absorber dust covers deterioation.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,962 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front shock absorber dust covers deterioation

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,536 miles

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

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

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

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

front shock absorber dust covers deterioation.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 78,536 miles

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front shock absorber dust covers deterioation.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,181 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes.slight binding to front brakes.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,798 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,578 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes.slight deteriation to rear number plate

Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,158 miles

slight corrosion to n/s@o/s rear brake pipes rear number plate slight deteration

Fail 20 Sep 2010 67,158 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s@o/s rear brake pipes rear number plate slight deteration

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,908 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,560 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,551 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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R856 BJN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R856 BJN, 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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R856 BJN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R856 BJN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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