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R636 VRM

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,621 mi
Last recorded66,621 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 VRM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,560 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 66,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,628 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,626 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,256 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,430 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,738 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,089 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,592 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,143 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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R636 VRM 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R636 VRM, 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 R636 VRM registered?

R636 VRM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R636 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 VRM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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