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R678 CUY

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 CUY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,420 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,426 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 98,930 miles

both outer c.v.gaitors perished

brake fluid level low

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 98,930 miles

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

both outer c.v.gaitors perished

brake fluid level low

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 97,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 94,911 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,607 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 91,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,286 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,375 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 83,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 77,871 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 77,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,106 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,543 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 66,541 miles

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

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

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

nails in both rear tyres

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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R678 CUY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R678 CUY, 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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R678 CUY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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