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R495 CRL

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,300 mi
Last recorded129,300 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 CRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 129,300 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr wheel bearing noisy

Fail 31 Jul 2014 129,300 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Jul 2013 120,574 miles

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

nsr wheel bearing noisey

Fail 3 Jul 2013 120,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nsr wheel bearing noisey

Pass 31 May 2012 111,718 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2011 102,153 miles

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

nsr w/brg noisey

sump corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 102,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nsr w/brg noisey

sump corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2010 92,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,592 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,631 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 76,631 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,638 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 58,589 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,611 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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R495 CRL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R495 CRL, 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 R495 CRL registered?

R495 CRL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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