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R529 YWF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,768 mi
Last recorded144,768 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 YWF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2013 144,768 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2012 134,479 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 134,474 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Auxillary belt in poor condition

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2011 124,830 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 115,985 miles

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

front cross member corroding

nearside front inner wing

rear chassis corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2010 115,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

front cross member corroding

nearside front inner wing

rear chassis corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2009 106,592 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 106,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 102,610 miles

advise all metal brake pipes covered in a film of grease

Pass 15 Mar 2007 98,282 miles

condition of offside cv boot

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2006 93,581 miles

condition of cv boots

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion rear chassis rails

wear tofront discs

Fail 23 Mar 2006 93,580 miles

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

condition of cv boots

corrosion on chassis rails

corrosion to rear brake pipes

wear front discs

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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R529 YWF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R529 YWF, 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 R529 YWF registered?

R529 YWF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R529 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 YWF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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