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R950 AYA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,919 mi
Last recorded114,919 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 AYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 114,919 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded slightly

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,088 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 91,324 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,963 miles

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

slight corrosion at n/s/r sill to floor area

Pass 23 Jul 2012
Fail 21 Jul 2012 80,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 72,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 57,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,873 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,253 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front and rear shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

n/s o/s front struts have surface corrosion

surface corrosion to n/s o/s sill edges to floor pans

Fail 3 Jul 2008 49,253 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front and rear shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

n/s o/s front struts have surface corrosion

surface corrosion to n/s o/s sill edges to floor pans

Pass 14 May 2007 41,370 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 41,366 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,169 miles

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

oil leak

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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R950 AYA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R950 AYA, 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 R950 AYA registered?

R950 AYA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R950 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 AYA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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