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R678 LTV

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,792 mi
Last recorded108,792 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 LTV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 108,792 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 108,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 98,587 miles

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

air freshner and toy removed from windscreen

both front and rear springs corroded

middle to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 29 Apr 2011 97,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

air freshner and toy removed from windscreen

both front and rear springs corroded

middle to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,019 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 87,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust bracket snapped but still sercure

Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,266 miles

various steering and suspension components heavily corroded. various suspension bushes deteriated.

wipers smearing. fan belt squealing. n/s outer cv boot cracking. both rear tyres perished in tread. rear brake pipes heavily corroded. both front anti roll link bar bushes split and deteriated.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 82,266 miles

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

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

various steering and suspension components heavily corroded. various suspension bushes deteriated.

wipers smearing. fan belt squealing. n/s outer cv boot cracking. both rear tyres perished in tread. rear brake pipes heavily corroded. both front anti roll link bar bushes split and deteriated.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 72,806 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 72,806 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,163 miles

brake hoses perishing & slightly cracked †minor kerb damage to alloy rims †front tyres worn badly on edges †minor damage to rear bumper & wheel arches †heavy surface corrosion to front chassis cross member †minor dents & scratches to body panels

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis rails rear outer sills & rear jacking points within 30 cm of suspension mountings †front & rear coil springs corroded †rear brakes imbalanced †park brake travel high †surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,898 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 48,784 miles

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

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 LTV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LTV, 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 LTV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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