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TBZ 3399

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,647 mi
Last recorded95,647 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 3399
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 95,647 miles

Both outer sill areas have been welded prior too mot test.

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

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

fuel lines corroded but not leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2011 95,647 miles

Both outer sill areas have been welded prior too mot test.

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel lines corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2010 90,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel lines at n/s floor are corroded

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s & n/s floors to sills are corroded

o/s & n/s outer cv boots are cracking

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches are corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2010 90,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel lines at n/s floor are corroded

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s & n/s floors to sills are corroded

o/s & n/s outer cv boots are cracking

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2009 82,692 miles

both outersills corroded

complete exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,868 miles

both outer sills are corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2008 76,776 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills are corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2007 69,774 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

outer sill areas have evidence of corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,774 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sill areas have evidence of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,758 miles

offside outer sill corroded not excessive

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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TBZ 3399 is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TBZ 3399, 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 TBZ 3399 registered?

TBZ 3399 is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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