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R970 LTT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,565 mi
Last recorded66,565 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 LTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,565 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,812 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 57,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 48,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,824 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,303 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,026 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,923 miles

o.s.r light lens cracked

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,091 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 36,097 miles

power steering pump drive belt cracking slightly

Fail 2 May 2007 36,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight cracking on power steering pump drive belt

Pass 8 May 2006 32,428 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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R970 LTT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R970 LTT, 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 R970 LTT registered?

R970 LTT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R970 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 LTT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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