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R527 LKX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,317 mi
Last recorded76,317 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 LKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,317 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 76,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,597 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly perished.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,638 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 59,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R527 LKX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R527 LKX, 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

How do I check the history of R527 LKX?

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What year was R527 LKX registered?

R527 LKX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R527 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 LKX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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