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R257 GHW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,821 mi
Last recorded81,821 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 GHW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 81,821 miles

Nearside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 81,683 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,282 miles

Front chassis areas abit corroded

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places

Outer d/shaft gaiters starting to get abit perrished and cracked

Rear inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 77,282 miles

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

Front chassis areas abit corroded

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places

Outer d/shaft gaiters starting to get abit perrished and cracked

Rear inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,699 miles

Front and rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/R end outer sill area abit corroded

Rear Inner sills/chassis areas abit corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,938 miles

FRont tyres show wear at inner edges.

Noted rear steel brake pipes lubricated.

Rear exhaust joint is corroded.

Surface rusting at rear inner sills.

Surface rusting at rear sub frame and floors.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,164 miles

Both front D/Shaft outer gaiters getting abit cracked and perrished

N/S/R end outer sill abit corroded

Rear end boot floor pan areas on underside starting to get abit corroded in places

Rear inner sills/chassis areas and crossmember areas getting abit corroded slightly

Slight corrosion at front chassis areas

Slight surface corrosion at front and rear suspension and brake components and at subframes

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,538 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 49,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,845 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,019 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,408 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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R257 GHW 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 R257 GHW, 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 R257 GHW registered?

R257 GHW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R257 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 GHW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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