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R128 EFU

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,830 mi
Last recorded59,830 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 EFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,865 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 54,865 miles

Nearside Outer 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 19 Nov 2010 53,130 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted.welding repairs to outer sills heavily undersealed/

Fail 19 Nov 2010 53,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted.welding repairs to outer sills heavily undersealed/

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,460 miles

brake pipes have been heavliy undersealed.

Fail 20 Jun 2007 46,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,259 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 42,811 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 41,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R128 EFU 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 54.5%.

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 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 R128 EFU, 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 R128 EFU registered?

R128 EFU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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