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R151 LRA

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,762 mi
Last recorded117,762 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 LRA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 117,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 111,700 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 111,700 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 103,176 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 103,174 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 97,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 91,080 miles

front and rear nearside shock absorberstrut dust covers perished and split

front and rear offside wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Fail 21 Feb 2007 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear nearside shock absorberstrut dust covers perished and split

front and rear offside wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 24 Feb 2006 83,197 miles

Dust cover broken on nearside rear shock absorber.

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

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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R151 LRA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R151 LRA, 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 R151 LRA registered?

R151 LRA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R151 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 LRA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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