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R559 DGT

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,070 mi
Last recorded42,070 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 DGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,070 miles

nearside cv gaitor twisted

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,293 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 40,293 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,167 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 99,404 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,167 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,578 miles

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

n/s front & rear door ,nsr wheel arch accident damaged .doors open & close ok.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 34,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,071 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,927 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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R559 DGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R559 DGT, 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 R559 DGT registered?

R559 DGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R559 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 DGT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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