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R146 EDT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,049 mi
Last recorded62,049 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 EDT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 62,049 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 62,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nearside mirror lens broken, brake pipes deteriating, general under vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,856 miles

Exhaust corroded

Heavy underbody corrossion

Slight body corrossion and damage

Slight brake pipe corrossion

Slight play in steering rack

Sump corroded

Unable to see brake pads through wheels

Fail 21 Apr 2010 54,856 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Heavy underbody corrossion

Slight body corrossion and damage

Slight brake pipe corrossion

Slight play in steering rack

Sump corroded

Unable to see brake pads through wheels

Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,471 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2009 52,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,442 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 49,400 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,637 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 45,637 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,952 miles

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

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

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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R146 EDT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc 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 R146 EDT, 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 R146 EDT registered?

R146 EDT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R146 EDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 EDT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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