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R726 CEX

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,535 mi
Last recorded31,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 CEX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,535 miles

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

Rust to rear wheel arches

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2016 31,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear at sill ends (2.4.A.3)

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

Rust to rear wheel arches

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 27,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 27,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 23,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 23,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,683 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,413 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,901 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,032 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 14,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,996 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 11,920 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight run flat damage on inner and outer sidewalls.

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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R726 CEX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R726 CEX, 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 R726 CEX registered?

R726 CEX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R726 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 CEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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