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R178 AOO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,408 mi
Last recorded99,408 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 AOO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,408 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,478 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 96,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,322 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,722 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,293 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 80,293 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,030 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,228 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 73,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R178 AOO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R178 AOO, 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 R178 AOO registered?

R178 AOO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R178 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 AOO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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