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R236 EGV

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,090 mi
Last recorded60,090 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 EGV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,090 miles

both front c.v boots starting to crack

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2008 57,517 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front c.v gaitors starting to crack

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,517 miles

both front c.v gaitors starting to crack

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,290 miles

battery clamps corroded

both front c.v boots perishing

both front shock absorber rubber gaiters split

both rear netal brake pipes are corroding from flexi hoses

both rear shock sbsorber rubber gaiters are split

front springs are starting to corrode

nearside front bumper scuffed

offside resr door scraped

one of the auxilary belts is squiling

Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,499 miles

ignition barrel and key worn

oil preasure switch leaking

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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R236 EGV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R236 EGV, 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 R236 EGV registered?

R236 EGV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R236 EGV safe to buy?

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