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R181 UPY

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,445 mi
Last recorded56,445 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 UPY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,445 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

pads not checked

Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,256 miles

brake pads not checked

Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,578 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,229 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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R181 UPY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R181 UPY, 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 R181 UPY registered?

R181 UPY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R181 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 UPY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R181 UPY have outstanding finance?

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