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R833 CGT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,081 mi
Last recorded118,081 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 CGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 118,081 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 113,892 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 113,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,774 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 107,495 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 107,495 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,283 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,662 miles

nearside rear outer sill will require welding soon

Pass 6 Jul 2010 97,672 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 97,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s + n/s front disc slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,458 miles

All front suspension components,rust corrosion.

Both front & O/S/R brakes are lightly binding on u/l?

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tracking is out?

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

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

O/S/F headlamp lens,tiny chip?

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

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle,rust corrosion?

Fail 6 Jul 2009 91,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All front suspension components,rust corrosion.

Both front & O/S/R brakes are lightly binding on u/l?

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tracking is out?

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

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

O/S/F headlamp lens,tiny chip?

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

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle,rust corrosion?

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 82,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 71,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,068 miles

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

corrosion o/s main brake pipe borderline

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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R833 CGT 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 68.8%.

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 R833 CGT, 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 R833 CGT registered?

R833 CGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R833 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 CGT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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