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R249 MCD

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,370 mi
Last recorded123,370 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 MCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 123,370 miles

sills corroded general underbody corrosion facing panels corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 123,363 miles

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

sills corroded general underbody corrosion facing panels corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,512 miles

Both rear inner valance excessively corroded - not within 30cm

Rev counter faulty

Fail 2 Aug 2016 120,512 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear inner valance excessively corroded - not within 30cm

Rev counter faulty

Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,053 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 117,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,113 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both sills very rusty

front x member very rusty

rear chassis very rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2014 113,113 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both sills very rusty

front x member very rusty

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2013 110,832 miles

sills corroded closing panels corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 110,832 miles

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

sills corroded closing panels corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 108,632 miles

both facing panels rusty

both sills rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2011 106,777 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 106,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

both sills rusty

nsf shock damp

Pass 25 Aug 2010 105,272 miles

both sill rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2009 103,502 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear outer sills heavily corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2008 93,588 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 87,145 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 87,145 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 76,208 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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R249 MCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R249 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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R249 MCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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