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R908 CAX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,661 mi
Last recorded95,661 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 CAX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 95,661 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 91,072 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 91,072 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,514 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,073 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,710 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 65,332 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 56,495 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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R908 CAX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R908 CAX, 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 R908 CAX registered?

R908 CAX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R908 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 CAX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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