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R424 DBU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,982 mi
Last recorded119,982 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 DBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 119,982 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 119,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 109,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 99,258 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 91,258 miles

rear pipes

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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R424 DBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R424 DBU, 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 R424 DBU registered?

R424 DBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R424 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 DBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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