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R953 GEU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,935 mi
Last recorded85,935 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 GEU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 85,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 84,415 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,403 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 83,402 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 80,829 miles

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,006 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,742 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,742 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,054 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,766 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cat joint and rear exhaust box joint in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,385 miles

offside rear tyre perished heavily 175/65/14

Fail 25 Jul 2014 68,385 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perished heavily 175/65/14

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,394 miles

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

wipers rough

Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,025 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre side walls perished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,608 miles

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

o/s front tyre waeing on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2010 52,600 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre waeing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,307 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill starting to rust in places

Fail 10 Aug 2009 51,281 miles

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

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

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

o/s outer sill starting to rust in places

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 43,677 miles

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

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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R953 GEU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R953 GEU, 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 R953 GEU registered?

R953 GEU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R953 GEU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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