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S632 RAC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,220 mi
Last recorded63,220 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS632 RAC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 63,220 miles

offside and nearside front tyres tread low and perished

Fail 20 Oct 2017 63,206 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill join to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres tread low and perished

Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,832 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,269 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,367 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 56,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,590 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,853 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 52,849 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,972 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,298 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,500 miles

cv gaiters perishing small blow rear silencer joint

Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,465 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 28,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 28,532 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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S632 RAC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S632 RAC, 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 S632 RAC registered?

S632 RAC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S632 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S632 RAC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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