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R869 RHH

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 RHH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,003 miles

all sills coroded and brake pipes covered

Fail 8 Aug 2015

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all sills coroded and brake pipes covered

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,989 miles

both inner sills an under vehicle chassis corroded but not holed

both outer sills covered in underseal

brake pipes covered in unknown substance

discs corroded

slight play in both front steering artms

wipers slightly smearing on screen

wish bone bushes starting to split

Fail 26 Mar 2014 84,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

All suspension related bushs deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Grating to front & rear brakes-Strongly advise brake inspection!

Heavy corrossion throughout underside of vechile

Heavy corrossion to front & rear chassis

Heavy corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyres aged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,470 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,379 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,914 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,914 miles

Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,256 miles

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

inspection of front brake pads

nearside outer sill filled with filler

Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

inspection of front brake pads

nearside outer sill filled with filler

Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,648 miles

corrosion underneath

fuel filler neck rustybut not wet

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,629 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 58,699 miles

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,699 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,236 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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R869 RHH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R869 RHH, 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 R869 RHH registered?

R869 RHH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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