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R916 SAC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,108 mi
Last recorded80,108 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 SAC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 80,108 miles

slight corrosion rear sills

Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,217 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills repaired appear ok

rear inner sills corroding not holed

Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,745 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn low

patch on offside seal begining to corrode

rear wiper split

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 6 Feb 2012 66,745 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn low

patch on offside seal begining to corrode

rear wiper split

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,551 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 63,542 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,081 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,710 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 52,710 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,902 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 49,076 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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R916 SAC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R916 SAC, 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 R916 SAC registered?

R916 SAC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R916 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R916 SAC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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