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R96 NBG

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,641 mi
Last recorded154,641 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 NBG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 154,641 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/SR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 154,641 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 138,053 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 138,053 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 111,401 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 111,401 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,237 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 99,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,964 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 89,964 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 88,861 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 88,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,919 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill

o/s/f wiper blade torn

slight chips and scratches to windscreen

Pass 9 May 2011 72,396 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 67,420 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 61,653 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 61,653 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight scrathes windscreen

Pass 6 May 2008 55,171 miles

both rear inner sills and rear chassis corroding

light scratches windscreen

nsr light lens damaged

Pass 3 May 2007 49,785 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 42,583 miles

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?

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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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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