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R794 EDV

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,925 mi
Last recorded104,925 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 EDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail x member (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread limit (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

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

brake fluid level low

damage n/s sill

drive belt cracking

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s door mirror missing

o/s/r tyre wear edge

slight play inner rack

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,955 miles

front x member slight corrosion

n/s/r sill slight corrosion

o/s/r sill slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,282 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

some surface corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 15 Apr 2014 90,282 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

some surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 8 May 2013 83,206 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 83,201 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,881 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 74,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,130 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 66,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,564 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,956 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2006 14,111 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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R794 EDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc 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 R794 EDV, 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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R794 EDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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