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R988 LGA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,293 mi
Last recorded120,293 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 LGA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 120,293 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 120,293 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 120,203 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front chassis leg corroded

unable to check offside & nearside front wheel bearings properly due to brakes binding

Pass 16 Dec 2008 117,351 miles

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

nearside &offside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Dec 2007 115,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 115,208 miles

outer sills starting to show signes of corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2007 115,208 miles

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

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

outer sills starting to show signes of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2006 112,731 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 112,731 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes protected with plastic cover unable to check properly

Pass 20 Dec 2005 110,362 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 110,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R988 LGA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R988 LGA, 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 R988 LGA registered?

R988 LGA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R988 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 LGA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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