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R379 CND

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,061 mi
Last recorded72,061 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 CND
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 72,061 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 72,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 69,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear & nearside rear inner valances corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 69,447 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear inner valance corroded

rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded off

Pass 13 May 2013 67,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear & nearside rear inner valances corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 67,066 miles

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear & nearside rear inner valances corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 61,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 55,910 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,655 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR CARRIER BUSHES STARTING TO DETRIORATE

ADVISE. THE FRONT OFFSIDE INNER WING BRAKE PIPE CLIP IS BROKEN BUT THE PIPE IS SECURED WITH A CABLE TIE

FLOOR SECTIONS FRONT AND REAR ARE CORRODED IN PERSCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT CROSSMEMBER IS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

FRONT NEARIDE AND OFFSIDE LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS ARE CORRODED AND THE CARRIER BUSHES ARE STARTING TO PERRISH

FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER WINGS AND CHASSIE SECTIONS ARE CORRODED IN PERSCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

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

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

REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CHASSIE SECTIONS ARE CORRODED IN PLACES AT THE REAR IN PERSCRIBED AREAS

STRONG ADVISE WINDSCREEN IS CHIPPED OUTSIDE THE SWEPT AREA OF ZONE B AT THE TOP OF SCREEN ON THE NEARSIDE

Fail 7 May 2010 51,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

FLOOR SECTIONS FRONT AND REAR ARE CORRODED IN PERSCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT CROSSMEMBER IS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

FRONT NEARIDE AND OFFSIDE LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS ARE CORRODED AND THE CARRIER BUSHES ARE STARTING TO PERRISH

FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER WINGS AND CHASSIE SECTIONS ARE CORRODED IN PERSCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

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

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

REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CHASSIE SECTIONS ARE CORRODED IN PLACES AT THE REAR IN PERSCRIBED AREAS

STRONG ADVISE WINDSCREEN IS CHIPPED OUTSIDE THE SWEPT AREA OF ZONE B AT THE TOP OF SCREEN ON THE NEARSIDE

Pass 12 May 2009 46,567 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 43,198 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 43,198 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 40,883 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 May 2006 36,447 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 36,444 miles

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

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

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

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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R379 CND is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R379 CND, 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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R379 CND is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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