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R986 LTT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,930 mi
Last recorded125,930 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 LTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,930 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

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

start of corrosion rear undersills

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sections (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear wheel arches

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,559 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

start of corrosion front crossmember

Fail 17 Nov 2015 111,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

start of corrosion front crossmember

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 104,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,619 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,067 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,899 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,274 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,082 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,007 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,970 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,328 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 43,700 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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R986 LTT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R986 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 R986 LTT registered?

R986 LTT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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