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R338 ENK

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,430 mi
Last recorded109,430 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 ENK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2014 109,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 104,042 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to wall

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside is corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 104,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to wall

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside is corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 100,377 miles

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

repair has been made to the fuel filler pipe.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,155 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 96,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

The underside of the car is correded in some places

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 92,145 miles

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

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

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)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

The underside of the car is correded in some places

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,368 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,813 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 78,519 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 78,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,211 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 62,429 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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R338 ENK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R338 ENK, 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 R338 ENK registered?

R338 ENK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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