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CTA 1L

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,415 mi
Last recorded35,415 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTA 1L
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 35,415 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,386 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,377 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,362 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,354 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 35,354 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,297 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,026 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,864 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,280 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,692 miles

inter and rear exhausts rusting.

n/s/r tyre on 2mm plus perrishing, 175/70/r13t dunlop sp10.

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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CTA 1L is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CTA 1L, 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

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What year was CTA 1L registered?

CTA 1L is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is CTA 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTA 1L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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