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R462 NRD

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

164,077 mi
Last recorded164,077 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 NRD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 164,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 164,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 158,357 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 158,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 151,546 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 151,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 140,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 140,919 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 140,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R462 NRD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R462 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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What year was R462 NRD registered?

R462 NRD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R462 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 NRD shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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