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R688 MTE

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,436 mi
Last recorded83,436 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 MTE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,436 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 79,829 miles

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 71,421 miles

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

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,951 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,091 miles

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

rear tyres sidewall split

Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,156 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,873 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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R688 MTE 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 100%.

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 R688 MTE, 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 R688 MTE registered?

R688 MTE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R688 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 MTE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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