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TAZ 9859

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,134 mi
Last recorded61,134 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 9859
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,134 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 61,134 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 56,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,381 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 52,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT & REAR O/S & N/S SHOCKER DUST COVERS DETERATED

Fail 2 Sep 2014 68,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT & REAR O/S & N/S SHOCKER DUST COVERS DETERATED

Fail 20 Aug 2013 44,904 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

radiator core weak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,904 miles

radiator core weak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,039 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 41,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,260 miles

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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TAZ 9859 is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 TAZ 9859, 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 TAZ 9859 registered?

TAZ 9859 is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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