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R234 MUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,613 mi
Last recorded92,613 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 MUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes at rear covered in grease and offside pipe corroded

corrosion to both front floor pans,both rear inner sills,both rear chassis rails and offside front chassis rail

front to rear brake pipe at front under bonnet on bulkhead corroded

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 3 Aug 2015 92,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes at rear covered in grease and offside pipe corroded

corrosion to both front floor pans,both rear inner sills,both rear chassis rails and offside front chassis rail

front to rear brake pipe at front under bonnet on bulkhead corroded

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,916 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 82,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,074 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,276 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 76,258 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,390 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,292 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,921 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 70,921 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,689 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 67,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,235 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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R234 MUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R234 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 R234 MUD registered?

R234 MUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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