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R363 CPP

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,743 mi
Last recorded120,743 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 CPP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 120,743 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge. OS rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall.

NS rear outer sill panel corroded through outside of prescribed area.

Noise from NS rear brake

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 120,721 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear sill panel corroded through out of prescribed aera

noise from nearside rear brake

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 1 Aug 2014 117,520 miles

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside front suspension upper spring seats corroded

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

general under body corrosion

light scratching to windscreen

nearside front shock absorber has minimal damping effect

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear wheel arch corroded

sump corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 117,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside front suspension upper spring seats corroded

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

general under body corrosion

light scratching to windscreen

nearside front shock absorber has minimal damping effect

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear wheel arch corroded

sump corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,447 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 113,441 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 exhaust mount cracked

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,279 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 109,274 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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 103,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 96,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Jul 2009 89,431 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 82,750 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,322 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 78,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 73,682 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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R363 CPP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R363 CPP, 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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R363 CPP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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