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R696 ETW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,518 mi
Last recorded120,518 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 ETW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 120,518 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 120,518 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 117,323 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,156 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 110,926 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 107,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 104,556 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 100,888 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,888 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 96,098 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,138 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 88,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,081 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 69,573 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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R696 ETW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc 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 R696 ETW, 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 R696 ETW registered?

R696 ETW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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