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R957 XUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,939 mi
Last recorded150,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 XUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 150,939 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 150,938 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 144,776 miles

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

both front wiper slightly poor

Fail 19 Jan 2017 144,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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Pass 27 Jan 2016 137,267 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 129,622 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 123,521 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 123,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,837 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 116,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 110,589 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 110,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,372 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 90,734 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 90,734 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 79,262 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 24 Jun 2008 79,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 5 Jul 2007 71,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 68,530 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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R957 XUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R957 XUD, 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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R957 XUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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