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R432 NRD

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,291 mi
Last recorded147,291 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 NRD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2010 147,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front anti roll bar droplink bushs slightly cracking

both inner sills rusty

child seats fitted to rear seats adult belts not tested

nearside tyre getting low 2mm

plastic outer cover sills fitted to body work

Pass 16 Dec 2010 147,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front anti roll bar droplink bushs slightly cracking

both inner sills rusty

child seats fitted to rear seats adult belts not tested

nearside tyre getting low 2mm

plastic outer cover sills fitted to body work

Pass 10 Dec 2009 140,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and off side factory covered door sills preventing full inspection of these areas.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 140,738 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside and off side factory covered door sills preventing full inspection of these areas.

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 135,284 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 134,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil leak

front bumper insecure and has sharp edges

offside front tyre tread perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 114,941 miles

both front brake discs have surface rust

Fail 15 Dec 2007 114,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front brake discs have surface rust

Pass 9 Dec 2006 102,616 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2005 92,106 miles

oil leak

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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R432 NRD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R432 NRD, 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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R432 NRD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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