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R158 GUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,242 mi
Last recorded56,242 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 GUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,242 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,139 miles

speedo dials not correct

Fail 20 Feb 2014 55,139 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

speedo dials not correct

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,817 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,906 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,906 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,134 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 50,134 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,042 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,538 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,971 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,319 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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R158 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R158 GUD, 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 R158 GUD registered?

R158 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R158 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 GUD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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