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R889 DFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,517 mi
Last recorded100,517 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 DFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 100,517 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 99,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,164 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under side of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 11 May 2012 92,329 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2012 92,318 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2011 89,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 89,177 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 85,996 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 82,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 76,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 70,494 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 64,244 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 64,243 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2005 56,534 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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R889 DFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R889 DFC, 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 R889 DFC registered?

R889 DFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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