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R98 COR

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

155,224 mi
Last recorded155,224 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 COR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 155,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

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

chips to screen

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

corrosion/repairs to both inner rear sills

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to front bulkhead

corrosion/repairs to nearside outer sill

front x member corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 155,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

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

chips to screen

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

corrosion/repairs to both inner rear sills

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to front bulkhead

corrosion/repairs to nearside outer sill

front x member corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 153,531 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing edges

chips to windscreen

corrosion to offside/nearside rear inner valance

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to offside rear outer sill

front x member heavily corroded

offside handbrake effort low

union by brake master cylinder damp

Fail 29 Sep 2014 153,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing edges

chips to windscreen

corrosion to offside/nearside rear inner valance

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to offside rear outer sill

front x member heavily corroded

offside handbrake effort low

union by brake master cylinder damp

Pass 17 Oct 2013 151,310 miles

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

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

chips to windscreen

front crossmember corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracked/worn on inner edge

oil leak

previous repairs to inner and outer sills and inner wheel arches

rear floor pans corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 151,308 miles

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

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

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

chips to windscreen

front crossmember corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracked/worn on inner edge

oil leak

previous repairs to inner and outer sills and inner wheel arches

rear floor pans corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 144,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes undersealed

floorpans corroded

front crossmember corroded

inner sills corroded

nearside rear outer sill skimmed with filler,suspect repair inadequate

offside rear outer sill skimmed with filler

previous repair offside front inner wheelarch

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Oct 2012 144,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes undersealed

floorpans corroded

front crossmember corroded

inner sills corroded

nearside rear outer sill skimmed with filler,suspect repair inadequate

offside rear outer sill skimmed with filler

previous repair offside front inner wheelarch

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2011 138,743 miles

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

corrosion in near side front inner wheel arch

near side front wing damaged

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 138,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion in near side front inner wheel arch

near side front wing damaged

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 131,482 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 131,482 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 123,236 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 123,233 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 115,850 miles

Oil leak

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

odd tyre treads fitted to rear of vehicle. directional and block treads fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 115,850 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

odd tyre treads fitted to rear of vehicle. directional and block treads fitted.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 106,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 97,524 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2006 97,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 89,590 miles

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

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

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

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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R98 COR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R98 COR, 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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R98 COR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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