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R501 CRL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,611 mi
Last recorded85,611 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 CRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 85,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,807 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,826 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 67,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,754 miles

Advise both front wiper blades slightly split.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,204 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 54,197 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,748 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 45,565 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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R501 CRL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R501 CRL, 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 R501 CRL registered?

R501 CRL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R501 CRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 CRL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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