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R696 SWN

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,334 mi
Last recorded120,334 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 SWN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 120,334 miles

centre exhaust mount

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2011 120,334 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust mount

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2010 115,417 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 114,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 105,366 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 97,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 91,143 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 SWN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

R696 SWN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R696 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 SWN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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