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R551 EAF

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,742 mi
Last recorded43,742 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 EAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 43,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,749 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 38,218 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,781 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R551 EAF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R551 EAF, 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 R551 EAF registered?

R551 EAF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R551 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 EAF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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