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R729 NEL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,425 mi
Last recorded116,425 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 NEL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,425 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

corrosion underside

Fail 2 Mar 2016 116,421 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

corrosion underside

Fail 15 Jan 2015 114,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 114,119 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,990 miles

off side rear outer sil starting to rust

Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,925 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 109,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 102,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 97,885 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 97,885 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 91,266 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 87,414 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 137,432 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 82,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 77,400 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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R729 NEL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R729 NEL, 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 R729 NEL registered?

R729 NEL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R729 NEL safe to buy?

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