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R424 GUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,671 mi
Last recorded112,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 GUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 112,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust weld broken , system supported at this time

Pass 14 Mar 2012 106,364 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 106,346 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,369 miles

nearside rear tyrewall perishing and cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2011 99,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyrewall perishing and cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2010 92,096 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 92,091 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 83,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 77,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 70,865 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 70,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R424 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

R424 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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