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R988 NBF

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,784 mi
Last recorded108,784 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 NBF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 108,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 105,093 miles

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

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

both outer sillsin poor condition

rear seat belt mounts have been extensivly welded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 105,086 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sillsin poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,483 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters deteriorated

offside front position lamp dim

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Jul 2010 95,483 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front outer c.v gaiters deteriorated

offside front position lamp dim

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Aug 2009 90,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 78,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 71,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 63,253 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R988 NBF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R988 NBF, 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 R988 NBF registered?

R988 NBF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R988 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 NBF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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