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S78 RAR

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,692 mi
Last recorded67,692 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 RAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,692 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 67,853 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,638 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,284 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 67,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,066 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 67,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,773 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,192 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 69,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,323 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,556 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,710 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,824 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 37,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S78 RAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S78 RAR, 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 S78 RAR registered?

S78 RAR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S78 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S78 RAR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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