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R297 KAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,004 mi
Last recorded99,004 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 KAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,327 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,967 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 78,945 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,569 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 76,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 69,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,824 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 66,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,635 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 63,592 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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R297 KAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R297 KAR, 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 R297 KAR registered?

R297 KAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R297 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 KAR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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