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R718 LAT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,621 mi
Last recorded38,621 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 LAT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,621 miles

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

grease on nearside front hub components unable to fully inspect

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

reverse gear jumping out

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as they cross tank etc

Fail 31 Jul 2007 38,598 miles

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

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

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

grease on nearside hub components unable to fully inspect

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

reverse gear jumping out

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as they cross over tank etc

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,669 miles

rear tyres perishing

smell of fuel and fuel tank stained on offside

Fail 19 Jun 2006 33,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear tyres perishing and going out of shape

smell of fuel and staining of fuel tank on offside

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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R718 LAT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R718 LAT, 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 R718 LAT registered?

R718 LAT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R718 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 LAT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R718 LAT have outstanding finance?

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