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R236 MCD

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,248 mi
Last recorded160,248 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 MCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 160,248 miles

Inner sills underfloor areas at rear corrodeing.

Nearside outer CV joint boot perishing.

Offside rear inner wheel arch (at top) has some corrosion.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pipes (to hoses) corroded; nearside looks to be near limit.

Fail 24 Oct 2009 160,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Inner sills underfloor areas at rear corrodeing.

Nearside outer CV joint boot perishing.

Offside rear inner wheel arch (at top) has some corrosion.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pipes (to hoses) corroded; nearside looks to be near limit.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 146,415 miles

exhaust bracket missing from cat

offside front side light dim

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 2 Nov 2007 134,942 miles

moderate damage to front near side of bumper

near side and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitors slightly cracked

slight surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes adjacent to rear flexible brake pipes

slight water marks in rear number plate digits still legible

Pass 3 Nov 2006 121,987 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 111,696 miles

Slight exhaust leak , centre to rear joint

front brake discs corroded on inner face

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 MCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R236 MCD, 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 MCD registered?

R236 MCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R236 MCD safe to buy?

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