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R815 MAP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,937 mi
Last recorded79,937 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 MAP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,937 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 79,932 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,326 miles

exhaust system rusty

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,549 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 73,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 69,795 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,342 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 66,342 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,270 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,401 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,354 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,893 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 44,115 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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R815 MAP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R815 MAP, 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 R815 MAP registered?

R815 MAP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R815 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R815 MAP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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