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R563 EVH

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,166 mi
Last recorded73,166 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 EVH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,166 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,166 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam staying on (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,358 miles

boot loaded serious oil leak under bonnett

both outer sills starting to corrode

nsr brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 1 Dec 2014 69,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot loaded serious oil leak under bonnett

both outer sills starting to corrode

nsr brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,198 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,292 miles

o/s/f slight front brake judder

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 64,292 miles

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

o/s/f slight front brake judder

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,865 miles

brake pipes coverede

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

front num plate cracked

oil leak on engine

rear shocker covers torn

Fail 8 Oct 2011 59,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

brake pipes coverede

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

front num plate cracked

oil leak on engine

rear shocker covers torn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear shocker covers split

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leak

unable to check all brake pipes properly due to covers

Fail 11 Oct 2010 53,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear shocker covers split

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leak

unable to check all brake pipes properly due to covers

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,695 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

WIPER SLIGHTLY SMEARING

aims on limits

both rear shockers rubbers boots split

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check propelrey

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked slightly

oil leak

wipers smearing will need to be changeed soon

Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,695 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

aims on limits

both rear shockers rubbers boots split

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check propelrey

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked slightly

oil leak

wipers smearing will need to be changeed soon

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,744 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2008 43,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,442 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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R563 EVH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R563 EVH, 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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R563 EVH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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