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R283 AYD

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,724 mi
Last recorded109,724 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 AYD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2016 109,724 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Whole exhaust system badly corroded.

Whole underneath of the vehicle structure is badly corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,974 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 107,974 miles

Centre Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,724 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 106,724 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,627 miles

advise the rear brake pipes have soom surface corpsion i suggest they be replacsd non mot itemm front of sump weak and seeping oil

Pass 27 Feb 2012 137,504 miles

i advise most of the rear brake pipes have surface corossion suggest be chan ged

Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,214 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 94,895 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 94,895 miles

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

we advise both rear ends of sill panels quite corroded but not holed at time of test also engine sump slight leakage due to corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2008 91,024 miles

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

advise front of engine sump slight seapage of oil due to corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2008 91,024 miles

advise front of engine sump slight seapage of oil due to corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2007 81,623 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,204 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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R283 AYD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R283 AYD, 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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R283 AYD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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