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R804 VLN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,138 mi
Last recorded65,138 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 VLN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside outer sill rear end corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres cracking and worn uneven

Fail 27 Feb 2020 65,136 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended rear lap belt (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside outer sill rear end corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking and worn uneven

Pass 5 Feb 2019 59,239 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 59,234 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,064 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,732 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2015 43,542 miles

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)

Front no. plate slightly damaged

N/S/R tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 38,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,966 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 12 Feb 2013 37,963 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,551 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,709 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,732 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 32,198 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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R804 VLN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R804 VLN, 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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What year was R804 VLN registered?

R804 VLN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R804 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R804 VLN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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