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R557 DGN

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,444 mi
Last recorded114,444 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 DGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 114,444 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 114,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,512 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,715 miles

Exhaust system poor condition,corroded around welds and joints.

Front brake pads apear low.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wiper blades poor condition,just clearing screen.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 73,715 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system poor condition,corroded around welds and joints.

Front brake pads apear low.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wiper blades poor condition,just clearing screen.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,509 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,489 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 39,857 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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R557 DGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R557 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 R557 DGN registered?

R557 DGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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