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R534 CWU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,494 mi
Last recorded95,494 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 CWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2011 95,494 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides front and centre main cross member corroded

both sides front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

both sides rear metal brake pipes to brake wheel cylinder slightly corroded

both sides rear outer sills slightly corroded

corrosion under vehicle body in prescribed area and non prescribed area

nearside centre inner sill,floor corroded

nearside front headlamp len's damaged

nearside front windscreen washer jet missing

offside centre floor,inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,577 miles

rust evident on outer sill, welding carried

rust evident under body, also welding carried out

washer pipe only, not jet fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 87,376 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust evident on outer sill, welding carried

rust evident under body, also welding carried out

Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,038 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both outer sills show signs of filled with filler

rust evident on brake, suspension & steering parts noted

surface rust evident on cross member

surface rust evident on prescribed area

Fail 12 Oct 2009 77,739 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both outer sills show signs of filled with filler

rust evident on brake, suspension & steering parts noted

surface rust evident on cross member

surface rust evident on prescribed area

Pass 4 Oct 2008 67,499 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 61,388 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 54,265 miles

near side front head light has a small crack in the corner but not affecting beam patton

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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R534 CWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R534 CWU, 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 R534 CWU registered?

R534 CWU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R534 CWU safe to buy?

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