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R796 LYJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,905 mi
Last recorded97,905 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 LYJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,905 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 90,439 miles

Corrosion in rear of both side cills.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 90,439 miles

Corrosion in rear of both side cills.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 85,826 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 85,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,799 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,373 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,035 miles

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

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 LYJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

R796 LYJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R796 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 LYJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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