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R278 PWO

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,060 mi
Last recorded61,060 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 PWO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 May 2008 61,060 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 57,487 miles

battery insecure

coolant leaking

core plug leaking

engine sump corroded/leaking

oil leak

oil switch leaking

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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R278 PWO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R278 PWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R278 PWO registered?

R278 PWO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R278 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 PWO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R278 PWO have outstanding finance?

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