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R744 GUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,451 mi
Last recorded158,451 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 GUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 158,451 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 144,081 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 144,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 132,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,074 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 123,001 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 123,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 115,449 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 111,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 103,746 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 103,746 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,134 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 97,134 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 89,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 89,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,326 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 80,192 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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R744 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R744 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 R744 GUD registered?

R744 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R744 GUD safe to buy?

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