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R640 MRS

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,863 mi
Last recorded91,863 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 MRS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,863 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 91,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 84,815 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake pipes covered in copper grease restricting proper inspection

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes covered in copper grease restricting proper inspection

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

Oil leak - Possibly from gearbox

Fail 19 Mar 2009 84,793 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front brake pipes covered in copper grease restricting proper inspection

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes covered in copper grease restricting proper inspection

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

Oil leak - Possibly from gearbox

Pass 7 Apr 2008 79,988 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 79,988 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,665 miles

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Fail 3 Apr 2007 75,665 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both outer sills are corroded

exhaust system corroded

front crossmember is corroded

o/s/f chassis leg at floor corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,792 miles

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Fail 5 Apr 2006 70,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

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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R640 MRS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R640 MRS, 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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R640 MRS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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