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R261 ATW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,076 mi
Last recorded124,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 ATW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 124,076 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2011 124,076 miles

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

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2010 116,040 miles

ball joint dust covers split

front and rear brake pads low

front brake discs corroded

nsf tyre close to legal limit

osf tyre on legal limit

various corrosion under car

Fail 16 Feb 2010 116,040 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

ball joint dust covers split

front and rear brake pads low

front brake discs corroded

nsf tyre close to legal limit

osf tyre on legal limit

various corrosion under car

Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,628 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 92,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 85,915 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 76,377 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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R261 ATW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R261 ATW, 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 R261 ATW registered?

R261 ATW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R261 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 ATW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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