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S198 CRP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,985 mi
Last recorded76,985 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 CRP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,985 miles

underside rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,924 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 69,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

underside rusty in places

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,574 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,905 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,840 miles

n/s/r sill rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,573 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,652 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S198 CRP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S198 CRP, 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 S198 CRP registered?

S198 CRP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S198 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S198 CRP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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