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R49 CSG

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,618 mi
Last recorded123,618 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 CSG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front cv joints slightly worn

fuel filler neck corroded slightly

slight corrosion under car

welding and underseal repairs have been carried out

Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,492 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 114,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 105,150 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 105,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 96,136 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2009 86,007 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 86,007 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,623 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,853 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 72,846 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 60,878 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 60,878 miles

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

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

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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R49 CSG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc 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 R49 CSG, 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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R49 CSG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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