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R430 MUF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 MUF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 55,644 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2026 55,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 54,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 54,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 52,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 7 Jul 2023 50,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,254 miles

front to rear brake pipe at rear at offside brake hose rusty

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2022 49,254 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

front to rear brake pipe at rear at offside brake hose rusty

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,900 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg end / crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxilary belts cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2021 47,900 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg end / crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxilary belts cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 46,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 46,255 miles

Oil leak gearbox

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 May 2018 46,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak gearbox

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,002 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 46,002 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,343 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 45,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 44,265 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 44,265 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 42,919 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,726 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 40,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,827 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,940 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,835 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 35,835 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 34,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,379 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 29,379 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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R430 MUF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R430 MUF, 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 R430 MUF registered?

R430 MUF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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