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R578 SSD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,546 mi
Last recorded102,546 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 SSD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 102,546 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 102,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 95,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 94,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2007 81,686 miles

surface corrosion underneath. front crossmember,front and rear suspension, inner and outer sills, both rear wheel to flexi b/pipes,etc

Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,391 miles

both front tyres near 1.6mm. heavy SURFACE CORR F/XMEMBER AND F/SUBFRAME.

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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R578 SSD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red 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 R578 SSD, 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 R578 SSD registered?

R578 SSD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R578 SSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 SSD 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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