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R198 TWE

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,436 mi
Last recorded121,436 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 TWE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 121,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes coated with grease.

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil.

Front exhaust bracket and exhaust flange corroded.

Fuel lines corroded.

Nearside and offside front chassis legs starting to corrode.

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 121,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Both front to rear metal brake pipes coated with grease.

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil.

Front exhaust bracket and exhaust flange corroded.

Fuel lines corroded.

Nearside and offside front chassis legs starting to corrode.

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 113,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 106,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 97,564 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 88,586 miles

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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R198 TWE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R198 TWE, 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 R198 TWE registered?

R198 TWE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R198 TWE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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