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R737 MCD

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

167,926 mi
Last recorded167,926 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 MCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 167,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 165,420 miles

Both front outer constant velocity joints worn

Fail 22 May 2018 165,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front outer constant velocity joints worn

Pass 19 May 2017 162,711 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear outer sills are corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 159,971 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 159,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 157,024 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 157,018 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 153,592 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 153,574 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 150,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 150,557 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 147,438 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 147,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 144,231 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 144,216 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 137,603 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 128,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 128,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 117,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 117,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 105,641 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 105,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 97,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion present nearside outer sill

Fail 27 Apr 2006 97,041 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R737 MCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R737 MCD, 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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R737 MCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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