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R983 MTE

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,549 mi
Last recorded123,549 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 MTE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 123,549 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear inner and outer sills rusty

floor pan rusty on both sides

front windsceen has slight chips in zone a

power steering pump noisy

Fail 2 Oct 2010 123,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear inner and outer sills rusty

floor pan rusty on both sides

front windsceen has slight chips in zone a

power steering pump noisy

Pass 30 Apr 2009 108,006 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 108,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 98,168 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 97,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,685 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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R983 MTE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R983 MTE, 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 R983 MTE registered?

R983 MTE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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