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R708 MUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,987 mi
Last recorded131,987 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 MUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 131,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 130,133 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 130,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 125,434 miles

both rear & both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

corrosion in front cross member

Fail 5 Feb 2013 125,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear and both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

corrosion in front crossmember

offside rear tyre worn uneven and very low on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2012 117,234 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear and both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

corrosion in offside outer sill/wheel arch area

front crossmember corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 117,234 miles

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

both rear and both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

corrosion in offside outer sill/wheel arch area

front crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 110,522 miles

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

Fail 10 Feb 2011 110,522 miles

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

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 101,352 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in in sump pan

Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,751 miles

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

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

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion in offside rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Feb 2009 91,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion in offside rear brake pipe

Pass 15 Feb 2008 82,135 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,429 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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R708 MUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R708 MUD, 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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R708 MUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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