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R95 UPX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,485 mi
Last recorded118,485 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 UPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 118,485 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise brake calipers partially seized

advise front section of exhaust and catalytic converter heavily corroded

advise heavy corrosion around offside and nearside rear suspension

Fail 20 Dec 2012 118,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise brake calipers partially seized

advise front section of exhaust and catalytic converter heavily corroded

advise heavy corrosion around offside and nearside rear suspension

Pass 16 Dec 2011 113,399 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 108,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2011 108,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2010 107,780 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 103,761 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 92,872 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 85,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,537 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 76,465 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R95 UPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R95 UPX, 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 R95 UPX registered?

R95 UPX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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