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UBZ 3556

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,861 mi
Last recorded94,861 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 3556
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,861 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F DOOR DAMAGE.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 94,861 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F DOOR DAMAGE.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,257 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack up

Fail 31 Aug 2013 92,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack up

Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,141 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 88,141 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,261 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 85,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

o/s rear sill slight corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2010 82,842 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,842 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 82,840 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,111 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 78,111 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,837 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 73,837 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 61,680 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 61,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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UBZ 3556 is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UBZ 3556, 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 UBZ 3556 registered?

UBZ 3556 is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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