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R678 CVW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,561 mi
Last recorded113,561 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 CVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 113,561 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 113,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 109,022 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 104,766 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 101,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 98,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 94,369 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 91,295 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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R678 CVW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R678 CVW, 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 R678 CVW registered?

R678 CVW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R678 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 CVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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