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R238 NTN

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,160 mi
Last recorded99,160 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 NTN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,160 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

age cracks offside rear tyre

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,206 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge near limit

Fail 11 Jun 2012 90,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge near limit

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,695 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 82,695 miles

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

offside3 and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges near limit

rear exhaust box/pipe repaired and slight blow

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,126 miles

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

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

nearside front brake slightly sticking

rear reg plate slightly marked

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,483 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 64,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,289 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,594 miles

brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing starting to split

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre edges worn

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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R238 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R238 NTN, 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 R238 NTN registered?

R238 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R238 NTN safe to buy?

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