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R526 MCD

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,723 mi
Last recorded111,723 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 MCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 111,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bottom of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bottom of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 100,075 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,897 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,632 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,261 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 76,258 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,891 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 63,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer side sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,278 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 55,274 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)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,397 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,802 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 252,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 23,622 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,933 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 15,487 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 11,049 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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R526 MCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R526 MCD, 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 R526 MCD registered?

R526 MCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R526 MCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 MCD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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