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R739 KMR

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,280 mi
Last recorded166,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 KMR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 166,280 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 166,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 156,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 156,758 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 148,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front chassis rails corroiding,

both front lower arms corroiding

both rear chassis rails corroiding.

both rear inner sills corroiding,

front sub frame corroiding.

note all of the underside and brake/suspention are in a corroided condion.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 148,158 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front chassis rails corroiding,

both front lower arms corroiding

both rear chassis rails corroiding.

both rear inner sills corroiding,

front sub frame corroiding.

note all of the underside and brake/suspention are in a corroided condion.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 139,114 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 139,111 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 131,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

all wiper blade wear indicators on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 131,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

all wiper blade wear indicators on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,257 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front drop link rubbers cracking

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2011 118,826 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front drop link rubbers cracking

nails in nearside front and rear tyres

oil leak from engine and gearbox

rear chassis corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2010 110,857 miles

front pads and discs wearing thin/discs worn/corroded

general corrosion under body cills and rear suspention areas

handbrake adjustment very tight

rear brakes binding

Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,272 miles

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

both front and rear shock absorber dust gaiters are deteriorated

both front suspension coil spring upper coils starting to corrode

both front tyre inner sidewalls perishing

cut in nearside rear tyre

cut in offside rear tyre and tread stepping on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 93,259 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 84,341 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 77,829 miles

front brake imbalance at 21%

rear silencer rattles slightly - possibly baffles starting to break up inside

Pass 24 Jun 2005 66,233 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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R739 KMR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R739 KMR, 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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R739 KMR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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