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R855 GCA

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,921 mi
Last recorded133,921 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 GCA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 133,921 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 21 Sep 2010 127,072 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 109,071 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 101,748 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 101,735 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 88,277 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged.

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 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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R855 GCA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R855 GCA, 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 R855 GCA?

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What year was R855 GCA registered?

R855 GCA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R855 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 GCA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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