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R121 AVW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,794 mi
Last recorded80,794 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 AVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,794 miles

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

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

nsf door corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,643 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 77,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 74,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 67,649 miles

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

engine oil leaks

gear box oil leak

nearside front door corroaded

Fail 26 Jun 2009 67,649 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

gear box oil leak

nearside front door corroaded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,238 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 49,405 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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R121 AVW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R121 AVW, 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 R121 AVW registered?

R121 AVW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R121 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 AVW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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