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R559 VAO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,384 mi
Last recorded112,384 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 VAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 112,384 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 112,384 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front unable to inspect inner brake pads

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,667 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear chassis corroded

undersills corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2017 107,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear chassis corroded

undersills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 103,063 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 103,040 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch as marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,024 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 97,943 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm inner wheel arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 91,513 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 24 Aug 2013 86,210 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear outer sills repaired

Fail 24 Aug 2013 86,210 miles

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear outer sills repaired

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,561 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 80,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,272 miles

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

osf tyre worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 75,272 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osf tyre worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,545 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded x 2

Fail 26 Aug 2010 68,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded x 2

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,221 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 60,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,920 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,062 miles

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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R559 VAO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R559 VAO, 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 R559 VAO registered?

R559 VAO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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