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R889 EKG

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,832 mi
Last recorded76,832 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 EKG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,832 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 75,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,567 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,627 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

both front droplinks rubbers deteriorated

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear fuel lines

Fail 5 Dec 2016 64,576 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside inner wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

both front droplinks rubbers deteriorated

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear fuel lines

Pass 16 Dec 2015 61,733 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,699 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 58,699 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,593 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 54,593 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,421 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 51,421 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,668 miles

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

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

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

drivers door damaged

passinger door mirror damaged

tyer wall scuffed o/s/f

Fail 20 Dec 2011 48,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

drivers door damaged

passinger door mirror damaged

tyer wall scuffed o/s/f

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,797 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 45,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,936 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front door catches wing when fully opened

rear wiper blade split

slight knock to steering rack not excessive at present

small cracks and small cuts in all 4 tyres side walls

surface corrosion on rear of chassis both sides unable to hole at present

water ingress in boot area

Fail 16 Dec 2009 42,936 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front door catches wing when fully opened

rear wiper blade split

slight knock to steering rack not excessive at present

small cracks and small cuts in all 4 tyres side walls

surface corrosion on rear of chassis both sides unable to hole at present

water ingress in boot area

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,986 miles

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls have slight damage

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,981 miles

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

damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,075 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 25,351 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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R889 EKG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R889 EKG, 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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R889 EKG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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