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R398 SRH

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,188 mi
Last recorded90,188 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 SRH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 90,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper split on edges

cat pipe bracket broken off but exhaust secure

slight corrosion on both front to back brake pipes and both rear brake pipes off calipers

Fail 17 May 2013 90,188 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper split on edges

cat pipe bracket broken off but exhaust secure

slight corrosion on both front to back brake pipes and both rear brake pipes off calipers

Pass 2 May 2012 85,186 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 85,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 81,005 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly scuffed

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill area

Fail 9 May 2011 81,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly scuffed

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill area

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,252 miles

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

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

both rear outer sill areas corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

front crossmember under radiator corroded

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 11 May 2009 71,026 miles

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

all metal brake pipes under rear of vehicle painted over unable to fully inspect

both n/s and o/s/rear outer sills corroded

front crossmember under rad corroded

Fail 11 May 2009 71,026 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes under rear of vehicle painted over unable to fully inspect

both n/s and o/s/rear outer sills corroded

front crossmember under rad corroded

oil leak engine area

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2008 65,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2008 65,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2007 61,781 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 61,781 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 56,453 miles

both front tyre s have flat spot s .

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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R398 SRH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R398 SRH, 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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R398 SRH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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