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R247 EBU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,446 mi
Last recorded92,446 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 EBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,449 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,443 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,380 miles

genral underside condition rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,116 miles

both rear drop sills corroding

front cross member starting to corrode

rear brake fluctuation on application

rear exhaust poor condition & wearing thin at flange

Fail 12 Jan 2011 72,116 miles

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

both rear drop sills corroding

front cross member starting to corrode

rear brake fluctuation on application

rear exhaust poor condition & wearing thin at flange

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,066 miles

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit

rear brake drums showing very slight ovalation

Fail 14 Jan 2010 63,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit

rear brake drums showing very slight ovalation

Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 55,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 55,672 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,943 miles

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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R247 EBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R247 EBU, 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 R247 EBU registered?

R247 EBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R247 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 EBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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