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R996 NCB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,949 mi
Last recorded113,949 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 NCB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 113,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise o/s front wing corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 113,940 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise o/s front wing corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,868 miles

advise both reg plates starting to deteriate

advise floor starting to corrode

advise front crossmember starting to corrode all over

Fail 16 Apr 2013 108,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

advise both reg plates starting to deteriate

advise floor starting to corrode

advise front crossmember starting to corrode all over

Pass 3 May 2012 103,279 miles

advise n/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

Fail 28 Apr 2012 103,277 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,229 miles

advise all floors and sills starting to rust

advise oil leak on sump

Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,845 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,537 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 78,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 72,818 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 66,728 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 66,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R996 NCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R996 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.

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What year was R996 NCB registered?

R996 NCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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