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R159 YFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,625 mi
Last recorded78,625 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 YFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,883 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2.1mm

rear number plate starting to discoulor

Fail 14 Jul 2011 75,883 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre down to 2.1mm

rear number plate starting to discoulor

Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,185 miles

rear brake pipe's starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,854 miles

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

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

cut in side wall near side front tyre

nails in tyre off side rear

Fail 13 Jul 2009 67,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut in side wall near side front tyre

nails in tyre off side rear

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,698 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode, rear sill's starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,231 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre allso wearing inner edge on legal limit

o/s/r and n /s/r back sills starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to discoulour

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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R159 YFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R159 YFC, 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 R159 YFC registered?

R159 YFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R159 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 YFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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