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R126 UPX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,223 mi
Last recorded98,223 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 UPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2014 98,223 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,885 miles

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

Surface corrosion bothside rear chassis rails and floor

Fail 5 Aug 2013 91,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion in offside sill outside prescribed area

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

Surface corrosion bothside rear chassis rails and floor

Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,506 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 84,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,295 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,295 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,969 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,934 miles

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,105 miles

o.s.r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,911 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit. †Both rear tyres are cracked due to old age

Pass 25 Jun 2005 39,901 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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R126 UPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R126 UPX, 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 R126 UPX registered?

R126 UPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R126 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 UPX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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