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R659 XCS

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,569 mi
Last recorded97,569 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 XCS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 97,569 miles

both front cv boots starting to perish

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 31 Jul 2009 97,569 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front cv boots starting to perish

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2008 92,516 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/r outer sill heavey rusty

under body rust

Pass 31 May 2007 86,935 miles

front brake discs scored

front lower wishbones corroding

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,639 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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R659 XCS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R659 XCS, 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 R659 XCS registered?

R659 XCS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R659 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 XCS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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