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R201 MUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,275 mi
Last recorded163,275 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 MUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 163,275 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 163,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 158,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 153,728 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 1 May 2013 153,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2012 148,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 144,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 138,858 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 133,154 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 124,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 116,486 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 108,276 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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R201 MUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R201 MUD, 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 R201 MUD registered?

R201 MUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R201 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 MUD shows 12 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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