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S626 RFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,480 mi
Last recorded122,480 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS626 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 122,480 miles

2x outer cv boots cracking

auxilary belts cracked

brake pipes poor fit on n/s of bulk head

corrosion on doors,sills,archesand chassie

engine oil low

exhaust b/box leaking slightly at joint

n/s/f indicator lenz cracked

n/s/f shocker leaking and front shocker dust bellows splitting

o/s/f tyre 3mm of tread

all washers poor flow and rear wiper inop + chips in front screan

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on outer edges close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 10 Dec 2009 122,480 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

2x outer cv boots cracking

auxilary belts cracked

brake pipes poor fit on n/s of bulk head

corrosion on doors,sills,archesand chassie

engine oil low

exhaust system badly corrodded

n/s/f indicator lenz cracked

n/s/f shocker leaking and front shocker dust bellows splitting

o/s/f tyre has 3mm of tread and unevenly worn on edges

all washers poor flow and rear wiper inop + chips in front screan

Pass 18 Dec 2008 115,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 108,317 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 93,334 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 79,408 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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S626 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S626 RFL, 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 S626 RFL registered?

S626 RFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S626 RFL safe to buy?

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