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R993 NCB

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,041 mi
Last recorded166,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 NCB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 166,041 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

damage to drivers mirror

front crossmember showing signs of corossion

slight bind to n/s front brake

Fail 7 Jan 2009 166,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

front crossmember showing signs of corossion

slight bind to n/s front brake

Pass 21 Jan 2008 153,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front crossmember corroded slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2008 153,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front crossmember corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Jan 2007 142,490 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 129,601 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 129,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

damage to o/s door mirror

o/s rear door glasas broken

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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R993 NCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R993 NCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R993 NCB registered?

R993 NCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R993 NCB safe to buy?

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