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R481 DMY

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,487 mi
Last recorded59,487 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 DMY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,487 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,803 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2008 47,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,227 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,337 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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R481 DMY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R481 DMY, 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 R481 DMY registered?

R481 DMY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R481 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 DMY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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