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R705 ETW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 ETW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,423 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2017 99,830 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,808 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,363 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,113 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 66,023 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,721 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,719 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,373 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,089 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,027 miles

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

ofside front tyre damaged but no cords showing

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,036 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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R705 ETW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R705 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R705 ETW?

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What year was R705 ETW registered?

R705 ETW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R705 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 ETW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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