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R997 DGN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,512 mi
Last recorded91,512 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 DGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,512 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 91,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 89,344 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 89,244 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,403 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,547 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 74,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 64,143 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 55,269 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,985 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 46,548 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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R997 DGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R997 DGN, 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 R997 DGN registered?

R997 DGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R997 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 DGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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