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R428 YMS

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,494 mi
Last recorded105,494 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 YMS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2014 105,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust fouling body

offside rear and near side rear floor corroded

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arch to valance corroded and holed

Pass 6 May 2013 98,056 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 98,045 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 90,579 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 90,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,756 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 86,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,009 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,947 miles

rear bumper at off side is insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2009 81,943 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 bumper at off side is insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,084 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 73,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 67,672 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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R428 YMS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R428 YMS, 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 R428 YMS registered?

R428 YMS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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