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R637 VRM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,654 mi
Last recorded97,654 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 VRM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 97,654 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 97,650 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall but not exposed cords.

Fail 28 Mar 2009 93,247 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall but not exposed cords.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,230 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 87,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 81,239 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 81,239 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 76,037 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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R637 VRM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R637 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R637 VRM?

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What year was R637 VRM registered?

R637 VRM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R637 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R637 VRM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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