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R724 MSS

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,496 mi
Last recorded48,496 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 MSS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2009 48,496 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,471 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel tank corroding (no visible leak)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 47,463 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel tank corroding (no visible leak)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,380 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 45,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor pan corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2005 44,406 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2005 44,399 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front 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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R724 MSS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R724 MSS, 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 R724 MSS registered?

R724 MSS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R724 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R724 MSS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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