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R208 MRH

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 MRH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 81,948 miles

vehicle showing signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 19 May 2009 73,601 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 73,601 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all under vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 67,947 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 67,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,211 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 58,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,594 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 51,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front disc,s and rear brake pipes

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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R208 MRH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R208 MRH, 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 R208 MRH registered?

R208 MRH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R208 MRH safe to buy?

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