CarVerify

Free Car Check

T437 TCF

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,434 mi
Last recorded124,434 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT437 TCF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 124,434 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

steering rack slight movement in rubber mounting

Pass 23 Jun 2016 123,584 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower slam pannel (6.1.A.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside/offside arches (6.1.B.2)

steering rack rubber mounts slight movement

Pass 2 Jul 2015 120,875 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 120,856 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to front panel and some corrosion to nearside rear inner arch

Pass 1 Jul 2014 117,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 114,398 miles

Corrosion on rear inner wings.

Heavy corrosion on under-side of car and front cross member.

Mark on rear of fuel tank.

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 18 Jun 2013 114,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion on rear inner wings.

Heavy corrosion on under-side of car and front cross member.

High imbalance on rear brakes..24%

Mark on rear of fuel tank.

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 108,050 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 131,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,666 miles

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)

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

rear number plate detiorated

Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,281 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates poor

Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,603 miles

Both reg plates in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,359 miles

some corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,855 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,320 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T437 TCF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T437 TCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T437 TCF?

You can check the full history of T437 TCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T437 TCF registered?

T437 TCF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T437 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T437 TCF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T437 TCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T437 TCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.