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R314 PVN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,700 mi
Last recorded122,700 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 PVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2013 122,700 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

allround body corrosion showing

exhaust repair

nearside rear lower inner arch corroded approaching failure area for seat belt mount corrosion

previous welding to sills and weak in places

Fail 8 Jun 2012 110,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,600 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,336 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 87,523 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 87,486 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 81,882 miles

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

front brake slight out balance

rear tyres slight worn & cracked- slight crack brake hose feruls slight corroded slight play ball joint slight petrol smell no sign leak

slight corrosion cross member,sills inner sills, chassis, floor frame, rear tie bars,shockers & inner wings brake pipes slight corroded unable to fully check -sills repaired unable to fully check

Fail 14 Jun 2008 81,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake slight out balance

rear tyres slight worn & cracked- slight crack brake hose feruls slight corroded slight play ball joint slight petrol smell no sign leak

slight corrosion cross member,sills inner sills, chassis, floor frame, rear tie bars,shockers & inner wings brake pipes slight corroded unable to fully check -sills repaired unable to fully check

Pass 16 Jun 2007 77,148 miles

avise noted vt32 172637867193

rear brake slight out balance

Fail 16 Jun 2007 77,418 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

sills repaired unable to fully tell type of repair-cracks rear tyres

slight binding n/s/f brake-slight corrosion brake pipes unable to fully check

slight corrosion front cross member,floor, inner wings,sills& inner sill unable to fully check cross member,slight corrosion coil springs-

Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,806 miles

unable to completely asess welding due to exesive rustproofing

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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R314 PVN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R314 PVN, 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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R314 PVN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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