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R121 COR

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,463 mi
Last recorded54,463 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 COR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,463 miles

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres perishing

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front number plate damaged

inner and outer sill panels corroding

varoius body panels damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2015 54,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres perishing

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front number plate damaged

inner and outer sill panels corroding

varoius body panels damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,706 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

inner and outer sill panels corroding

various body panels damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,126 miles

brake pipes corroding

damage to front of vehicle

front number plate cracked

outer sill panels corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2013 46,126 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes corroding

damage to front of vehicle

front number plate cracked

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,511 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front bodywork damaged

Sills corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,511 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front bodywork damaged

Sills corroding

radiator exspansion bottle loose

Fail 2 Feb 2011 44,751 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cv boots perishing

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear wiper blade split and washer not working

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,751 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cv boots perishing

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear wiper blade split and washer not working

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,977 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,875 miles

brake pipes corroding

crack in front screen

rear no plate deteriorating

rear washer not working

Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,875 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroding

crack in front screen

front brake pads low and discs corroding

rear no plate deteriorating

rear washer not working

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,640 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 40,640 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,238 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 37,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,535 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 COR 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 58.8%.

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 R121 COR, 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 COR registered?

R121 COR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R121 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 COR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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