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R947 OTE

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,912 mi
Last recorded101,912 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 OTE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 101,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 89,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,268 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 65,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,613 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,664 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 33,042 miles

Nearside 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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R947 OTE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R947 OTE, 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 R947 OTE registered?

R947 OTE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R947 OTE safe to buy?

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