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R71 NVV

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,431 mi
Last recorded104,431 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 NVV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,431 miles

nearside outer cv boot poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,965 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,556 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,521 miles

corrosion rear chassis

corrosion rear inner sills

slight corrosion front and rear inner arches

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

Fail 16 Aug 2011 96,516 miles

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

corrosion rear chassis

corrosion rear inner sills

slight corrosion front and rear inner arches

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

condition of nearside and offside mirrors

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 22 Jul 2009 89,406 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,729 miles

Condition of offside wiper blade

Corosion to exhaust at rear

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

General corosion throughout underbody

Fail 4 Aug 2008 86,688 miles

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

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

Condition of offside wiper blade

Corosion to exhaust at rear

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

General corosion throughout underbody

Pass 8 Aug 2007 83,551 miles

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,617 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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R71 NVV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R71 NVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R71 NVV registered?

R71 NVV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R71 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 NVV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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