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R290 DVT

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,036 mi
Last recorded102,036 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 DVT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,036 miles

Front uneven tyre wear

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,496 miles

some body repairs evident on n/s and o/s sills and chaiss but serviceabl at present

Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,960 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,302 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,280 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,583 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 50,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 44,098 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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R290 DVT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R290 DVT, 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 R290 DVT registered?

R290 DVT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R290 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 DVT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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