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R648 AEL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,597 mi
Last recorded114,597 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 AEL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,597 miles

Both Rear tyres cracking and perished

Both Sills at rear have corrosion

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,575 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all shock absorber protective boots split

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,435 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 104,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,873 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 99,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 99,568 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,115 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 95,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 90,672 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 88,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 86,512 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 82,139 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 77,815 miles

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

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

cv boots perishing

Pass 20 May 2008 77,815 miles

cv boots perishing

Pass 24 May 2007 73,599 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 69,661 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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R648 AEL 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 76.5%.

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 R648 AEL, 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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R648 AEL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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