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R437 CJV

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,260 mi
Last recorded116,260 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 CJV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 26 Nov 2014 116,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Nov 2013 109,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

underseal on underside

Pass 1 Dec 2012 91,987 miles

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

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

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

brake lines greased

general corrosion to underside

weld repairs

Fail 24 Nov 2012 91,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

brake lines greased

general corrosion to underside

weld repairs

Pass 26 Nov 2011 89,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear suspension damper covers split

minor exhauset leak towards the rear wear theres exhaust paste

slight surface corrosion in various place on underneath

weld under both rear wheel arches. its strong an secure as its welded on the inside as well as outside but abit rough

Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,810 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

slight corrosion of both sills

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,895 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,676 miles

smaller wiper blades fitted to avoid sticker on screen

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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R437 CJV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R437 CJV, 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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R437 CJV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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