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R42 NKA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,198 mi
Last recorded38,198 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 NKA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 May 2009 38,198 miles

n/s front tyre cracking slightly with in the tread pattern.

Pass 12 May 2008 36,287 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 33,914 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked but affecting the veiw to the rear

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall

Nearside rear tyre has cracking on the side of the tyre

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

Offside rear tyre has cracking on the side of the tyre

Pass 15 May 2006 31,333 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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R42 NKA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R42 NKA, 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 R42 NKA registered?

R42 NKA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R42 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 NKA shows 4 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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