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R248 NRU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 NRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,960 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 92,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 92,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front outer cv boots slightly insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,669 miles

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,469 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,058 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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R248 NRU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R248 NRU, 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 R248 NRU registered?

R248 NRU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R248 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 NRU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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