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R131 COR

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,708 mi
Last recorded76,708 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 COR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,708 miles

front lower cross member slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 76,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

front lower cross member slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,919 miles

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

surface corrosion to sills and chassis

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,221 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,900 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,848 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,844 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,033 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 58,796 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,175 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,615 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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R131 COR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R131 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 R131 COR registered?

R131 COR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R131 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 COR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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