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R72 REW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,272 mi
Last recorded98,272 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 REW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,272 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 98,272 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 96,506 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,115 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 94,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,706 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 91,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 88,703 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F driveshaft gaiters cracked and deteriorating.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 84,712 miles

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

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

off side rear floor corroded/ rear brake pipes corroded/ oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2008 81,206 miles

1) N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

2) Screw in N/S/R Tyre.

3) N/S/R and O/S/R outer sills corroded through and inner section of sills showing signs of rust and corrosion.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 77,391 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 77,391 miles

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

1) N/S/R outer sill showing signs of rust and corrosion.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 72,982 miles

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

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

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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R72 REW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R72 REW, 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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R72 REW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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