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R550 CJV

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,989 mi
Last recorded101,989 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 CJV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,989 miles

Corrosion in N/S rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion on all wheel arches.

General underbody corrosion

N/S rear lower bumper bracket corroded.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 101,989 miles

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

Corrosion in N/S rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion on all wheel arches.

General underbody corrosion

N/S rear lower bumper bracket corroded.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,537 miles

underbody and suspension corosion

Fail 7 Jun 2012 97,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

underbody and suspension corosion

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,384 miles

front and rear suspension corosion

Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side rear tyre side wall slightly perished with small cracks appearing

Fail 9 Jun 2010 89,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side rear tyre side wall slightly perished with small cracks appearing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,482 miles

Corrosion around suspension mounts.

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.

vehicle repaired by welding covered in thick underseal

Fail 16 Jun 2009 84,456 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion around suspension mounts.

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 76,080 miles

front to back brake pipes slightly corroded

not all brake pipes visible at test

osf tyre worn on legal limit at test

osf/nsr/osr brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 May 2007 75,988 miles

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

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

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

Not all brake pipes visible at test.

OSF tyre worn on legal limit at test.

osf/nsr/osr brake pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 72,118 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 72,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front to rear brake pipes into flexy corroded

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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R550 CJV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R550 CJV, 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 R550 CJV registered?

R550 CJV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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