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R712 GEW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,143 mi
Last recorded185,143 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 GEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2014 185,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 169,959 miles

n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes rusty

n/s headlamp glass has hole it

n/s headlight has poor beam pattern

n/s lower bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s front chassis weak with corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 160,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 160,176 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 150,974 miles

n/s head lamp glass damaged

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2011 150,974 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s head lamp glass damaged

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2010 136,425 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

parking brake high

Pass 26 Mar 2009 124,211 miles

n/s head lamp glass damaged

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s front chassis corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2009 124,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s head lamp glass damaged

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s front chassis corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2008 113,669 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

front number plate damaged

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2007 100,032 miles

n/s rear inner lens broken

stone chip in n/s head light lens

Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,280 miles

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

n/s rear fog light lens broken

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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R712 GEW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R712 GEW, 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 R712 GEW registered?

R712 GEW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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