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R132 RST

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

748,524 mi
Last recorded748,524 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 RST
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2010 748,524 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

General underbody corrosion

Lower front cross member heavly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,775 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in all areas under vehicle.

front crossmember under radiator severely corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,161 miles

corrosion in all areas under vehicle.

some areas under vehicle and inside wheel arches heavily undersealed making assessment difficult.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,799 miles

heavy underseal applied to all areas under vehicle making assesment difficult.

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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R132 RST is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R132 RST, 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 R132 RST registered?

R132 RST is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R132 RST safe to buy?

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