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R725 LBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,794 mi
Last recorded157,794 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 LBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 157,794 miles

both front chassis corroded

both front outer cv boots perished

corrosion in both front inner wings

corrosion in both front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion in both rear chassis

corrosion in both rear undersills

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2012 157,792 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

both front chassis corroded

both front outer cv boots perished

corrosion in both front inner wings

corrosion in both front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion in both rear chassis

corrosion in both rear undersills

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 151,201 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front sills corroded

exhaust center section deteriating

Fail 7 Jun 2011 151,200 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front sills corroded

exhaust center section deteriating

Pass 4 Jun 2010 144,368 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 144,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 132,750 miles

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

Oil leak

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

r/o/s wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 19 Jun 2009 132,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

r/o/s wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 11 Jul 2008 122,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

rear of o/s outer sill corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2008 122,820 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

rear of o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2007 111,201 miles

as advisory notice number 873088087139

Fail 7 Jul 2007 111,201 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both cvj gaitors perishing

both wipers blades split

oil leak from sump [corroded]

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

rear of o/s outer sill starting to corrode

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 99,080 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear num ber plate slightly faded

slight corrosion too n/s/r outer sill

Pass 4 Jul 2005 88,391 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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R725 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R725 LBW, 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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R725 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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