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R113 EPU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,008 mi
Last recorded119,008 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 EPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 119,008 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 110,218 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,934 miles

Both rear shock casings corroded

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and also perishing

Engine oil leak

Front Arb link rubbers perishing

Front brake discs worn

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Indicator lense damaged but still useable

Rear engine mount deteriorated

Showing signs of corrosion in places

Slight weep from steering rack

Suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2016 105,934 miles

Both rear shock casings corroded

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and also perishing

Engine oil leak

Front Arb link rubbers perishing

Front brake discs worn

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Indicator lense damaged but still useable

Rear engine mount deteriorated

Showing signs of corrosion in places

Slight weep from steering rack

Suspension bushes deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,271 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,228 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 88,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 67,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,262 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 63,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,044 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,164 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 48,964 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,964 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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R113 EPU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R113 EPU, 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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R113 EPU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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