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R263 EBU

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,060 mi
Last recorded68,060 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 EBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,532 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,606 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 82,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,350 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,985 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 59,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE BRAKE PIPE IS A FRONT TO REAR AND WILL TAKE APPROX 1.5 HOURS.

WELDING WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELEY 4 HOURS.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,062 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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R263 EBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R263 EBU, 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 R263 EBU registered?

R263 EBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R263 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 EBU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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