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R189 CFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,499 mi
Last recorded107,499 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 107,499 miles

both outer c.v gaitors weeping, close to limit

both rear tyres over 6 years old

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to front cross memeber

corrosion to sills, floor and chassis rails

deep cut to n/s/f tyre

front brake discs scored

high rear brake imbalance 26%

n/s/f tyre over 10 years old

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded require attention

both rear tyres HEAVILY cracked on inners require attention

Fail 12 May 2016 107,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both outer c.v gaitors weeping, close to limit

both rear tyres over 6 years old

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to front cross memeber

corrosion to sills, floor and chassis rails

deep cut to n/s/f tyre

front brake discs scored

high rear brake imbalance 26%

n/s/f tyre over 10 years old

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded require attention

both rear tyres HEAVILY cracked on inners require attention

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,235 miles

Oil leak

sump corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 104,235 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 100,827 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside 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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,740 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 93,740 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,149 miles

Battery insecure

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

f/brake discs s/worn pads not seen

s/corrosion to various parts of underbody/chassis

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,609 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery loose

various parts chassis/underbody s/corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,527 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,657 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,989 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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R189 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R189 CFC, 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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R189 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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