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R796 LBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,086 mi
Last recorded71,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 LBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,086 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,357 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 69,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,464 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,490 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades split

excessive travel on hand brake lever

Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,043 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,524 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,455 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2006 339,547 miles

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

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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R796 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R796 LBW, 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 R796 LBW registered?

R796 LBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R796 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 LBW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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