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R547 NTN

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,258 mi
Last recorded86,258 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 NTN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 86,258 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 86,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear discs pitted

n/s wiperblade split

underside corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,156 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 85,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheels binding slighty

centre exhaust hanger broken

front and rear brake discs pitted

underside corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 83,905 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 83,904 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear chassis rails corroding

metal brake pipes greased not allowing correct inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2009 79,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 79,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brakes slightly binding and slight noise from nearside rear brake

both wiper blades slightly split

Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,504 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2007 70,416 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 67,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R547 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R547 NTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R547 NTN registered?

R547 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R547 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 NTN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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