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R239 TPY

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,518 mi
Last recorded120,518 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 TPY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 120,518 miles

near side rear sill has been welded, slight corrosion around patch, not excessive

rear silencer and centre silencer welded together

straps supporting fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 120,458 miles

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

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

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

straps supporting fuel pipes slightly corroded

near side rear sill has been welded, slight corrosion around patch, not excessive

rear silencer and centre silencer welded together

Pass 2 Nov 2009 113,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 107,264 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 107,229 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 100,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

damage to front

Fail 6 Nov 2007 100,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to front

Pass 9 Nov 2006 89,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 84,081 miles

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

N/S/Front tyre has cut in out side wall

O/S/Front tyre wearing on edge

Wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

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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R239 TPY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R239 TPY, 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 R239 TPY registered?

R239 TPY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R239 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 TPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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