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R748 CRL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 CRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 999,999 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 95,602 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,328 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2015 82,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,222 miles

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

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

commercial tyre fitted to n/s rear

front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,222 miles

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

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

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

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

commercial tyre fitted to n/s rear

front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,501 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 61,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,291 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,556 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,809 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,890 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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R748 CRL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R748 CRL, 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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R748 CRL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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