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R871 BJN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,655 mi
Last recorded100,655 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 BJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator cross member corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2023 100,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 16 May 2019 70,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 70,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 44,405 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 20,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 15,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 15,344 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 13,587 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 12,255 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 11,767 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 11,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 10,913 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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R871 BJN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R871 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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What year was R871 BJN registered?

R871 BJN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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