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R434 EOJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,953 mi
Last recorded104,953 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 EOJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 104,953 miles

Oil leak

corrosion rear door /bootlid /

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Jul 2010 104,953 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

corrosion rear door /bootlid /

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jun 2010 104,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front lower drop link rubber bushes perished

both inner and outer sills rashed with rust

nearside outer w/arch corroded

rear chassis rashed with rust

rear tailgate corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,789 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 85,579 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight oil leak at o/s steering rack arm. anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in handbrake. drivers seat belt slightly frayed. oil leaks. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension moun tains,inner and outer sills ,front crosss member starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jun 2008 85,570 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight oil leak at o/s steering rack arm. anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in handbrake. drivers seat belt slightly frayed. oil leaks. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension moun tains,inner and outer sills ,front crosss member starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,051 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 50,939 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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R434 EOJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R434 EOJ, 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 R434 EOJ registered?

R434 EOJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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