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S831 RDX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,925 mi
Last recorded50,925 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 RDX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 50,925 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,690 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,421 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,205 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,530 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 40,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,296 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,560 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 38,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,789 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,557 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,957 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 32,957 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,361 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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S831 RDX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S831 RDX, 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

How do I check the history of S831 RDX?

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What year was S831 RDX registered?

S831 RDX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S831 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S831 RDX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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