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R291 NUF

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,547 mi
Last recorded71,547 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 NUF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,547 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,882 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,516 miles

Underbody corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2014 68,490 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

underbody corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,800 miles

underbody corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,212 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear upper inner wheel arch corroded close to excessive

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,584 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 63,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,699 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 61,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,652 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,109 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 53,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,114 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 44,013 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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R291 NUF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R291 NUF, 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 R291 NUF registered?

R291 NUF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R291 NUF safe to buy?

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