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R371 XCS

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,987 mi
Last recorded39,987 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 XCS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,197 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,326 miles

front exaust munt corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 38,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exuast heat shealed and mount adrift corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,439 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,445 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 35,428 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,398 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,230 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,817 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,773 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 25,837 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,619 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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R371 XCS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R371 XCS, 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 R371 XCS registered?

R371 XCS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R371 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 XCS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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