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R63 SUT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,305 mi
Last recorded96,305 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 SUT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,305 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,107 miles

underfloor crossmember adrift

Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,190 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,316 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 46,310 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,724 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 43,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,969 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 33,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,606 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,947 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 23,402 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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R63 SUT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R63 SUT, 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 R63 SUT registered?

R63 SUT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R63 SUT safe to buy?

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