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R33 DRK

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,585 mi
Last recorded56,585 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 DRK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,627 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,932 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 49,924 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,507 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 45,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,420 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,851 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,078 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,188 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 30,191 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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R33 DRK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R33 DRK, 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 R33 DRK registered?

R33 DRK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is R33 DRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 DRK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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