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R545 DGN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,288 mi
Last recorded136,288 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 DGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 136,288 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

corrosion to offside sill panel

headlight aims on limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

reversing lights inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2008 129,258 miles

brake pipes leading to both rear brake hoses rusty

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various oil leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2007 119,808 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 9/3/07

Fail 9 Mar 2007 119,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes leading to both rear brake hoses are rusty

child booster seat fitted to nearside rear seat

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2006 107,705 miles

as per advise sheet issued at 12.44pm on 22/3/06

Fail 22 Mar 2006 107,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cargo area loaded

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 3000 miles

metal fuel lines near tank rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

various oil leaks

wipers poor

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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R545 DGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R545 DGN, 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 R545 DGN registered?

R545 DGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R545 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 DGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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