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R928 BVM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,933 mi
Last recorded162,933 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 BVM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 162,933 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 162,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 157,923 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 157,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 151,567 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 146,591 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 146,591 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 140,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 134,787 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 128,065 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 122,075 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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R928 BVM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R928 BVM, 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 R928 BVM registered?

R928 BVM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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