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R179 YVW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,739 mi
Last recorded109,739 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 YVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 109,739 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 102,908 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2009 102,908 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2008 95,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 95,560 miles

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 89,545 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 87,462 miles

All shock absorber cowlings perrished.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hole in o/s headlight lens (repair made for m.o.t.).

O/S/F brake slightly stronger than n/s.

O/S/F tyre very low on inner edge (175/65x14).

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R179 YVW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R179 YVW, 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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R179 YVW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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