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R647 MDF

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,503 mi
Last recorded113,503 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 MDF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2009 113,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

imbalance developing on the front brakes

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2009 113,503 miles

imbalance developing on the front brakes

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2008 107,635 miles

both rear upper metal brake pipes slightly corroding

corrosion started to both rear outer sills

nearside rear number plate light came on when tapped

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edges

offside front wiper blade slightly split on ends

Fail 7 Jun 2008 107,616 miles

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

centre of exhaust is corroing

both front cv gaitors are cracking

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

both outer sills at rear are corroding

both rrar steel brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

front brake discs are slightly worn and brake pads are getting low

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside wiper blade is split on end

Pass 27 Jan 2007 101,353 miles

both rear brake steel pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

engine has a bad oil leak

front brake discs are lipped

hand brake has long travel

near side rear tyre is perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2006 88,150 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing the screen

handbrake travel long

nearside front outer sill damaged

oil leak at engine bay

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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R647 MDF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R647 MDF, 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 R647 MDF registered?

R647 MDF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R647 MDF safe to buy?

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