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R76 CSG

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,803 mi
Last recorded95,803 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 CSG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,803 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,650 miles

battery loose

centre exhaust rubber mount perished

rear brake pipes corroded

rear underside of vehicle corroding

slight brake bind on offside front brake when rotated by hand

stone chip in front screen

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 87,650 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery loose

centre exhaust rubber mount perished

rear brake pipes corroded

rear underside of vehicle corroding

slight brake bind on offside front brake when rotated by hand

stone chip in front screen

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes

underbody rusty in places

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,476 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 72,446 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 62,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,623 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,696 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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R76 CSG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R76 CSG, 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

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What year was R76 CSG registered?

R76 CSG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R76 CSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 CSG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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