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R458 CCY

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 CCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener etc ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener etc ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 199,731 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside lower a pillars. (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (3.5.1i)

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

some oil around engine and gearbox.

some oil around power steering pump.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 199,731 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside lower a pillars. (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (3.5.1i)

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

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

some oil around engine and gearbox.

some oil around power steering pump.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 187,613 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some oil around sump.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 187,092 miles

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

rear brake binding nearside and offside. (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some oil around sump.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 180,298 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 180,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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R458 CCY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R458 CCY, 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 R458 CCY registered?

R458 CCY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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