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R131 APU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,275 mi
Last recorded85,275 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 APU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,275 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 80,813 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 75,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front exterior door handle broken but door can still be opened from outside

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,424 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 56,409 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,042 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 46,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,681 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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R131 APU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R131 APU, 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 R131 APU?

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What year was R131 APU registered?

R131 APU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R131 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 APU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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