MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/SR (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine Pressure sensor and sump,corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/R inner and outer sill. O/S/R sill and O/S/R above exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/SR (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tyre devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill holed and coroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box holed and corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tyre devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust starting to corrode
o/s/f floor to sill corroding
o/s/r sill to under wheel arch corroding
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust starting to corrode
o/s/f floor to sill corroding
o/s/r sill to under wheel arch corroding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exhaust section corroding
os and ns rear chassis corroding
os and ns rear sills corroding
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exhaust section corroding
os and ns rear chassis corroding
os and ns rear sills corroding
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front exhaust pipe corroding
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front exhaust pipe corroding
corrosion to n/s outer sill
o/s/f wiper blade torn
slight chips and scratches to windscreen
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rear shocks rubber gators torn
damage to n/s/f wing lamp held in by tape
front and back number plates starting to discolour
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear chassis starting to corrode
both rear road springs starting to corrode
both under sills starting to corrode
exhaust system starting to corrode
light scracthes to screen
n/s outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight scrathes windscreen
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Slight scrathes windscreen
both rear inner sills and rear chassis corroding
light scratches windscreen
nsr light lens damaged
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear tyre walls starting to crack and perish
centre exhaust section corroding
os and ns rear inner sills corroding
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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R96 NBG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R96 NBG, 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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R96 NBG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 May 1998.
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