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R387 DPW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,241 mi
Last recorded86,241 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 DPW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,241 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,616 miles

Front disc corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,965 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear sills weak

o/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2009 76,963 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s and n/s rear sills weak

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,186 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 71,186 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 65,607 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,607 miles

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

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,751 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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R387 DPW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc 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 R387 DPW, 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 R387 DPW registered?

R387 DPW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R387 DPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 DPW 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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