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R961 XUD

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,944 mi
Last recorded144,944 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 XUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 144,944 miles

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

split pins missing from track rod ends

Fail 4 Jan 2012 144,994 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

split pins missing from track rod ends

Pass 29 Jan 2011 141,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage front reg plate

Pass 23 Jan 2010 137,234 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 137,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

splitpins missing from track rod ends

Pass 5 Jan 2009 131,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 131,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges 175/65/14

Pass 4 Jan 2008 125,698 miles

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

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

oil presure switch leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2007 118,913 miles

exhaust front sections badly coroded

front tyres worn low

Pass 3 Jan 2006 110,355 miles

oil leak

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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R961 XUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R961 XUD, 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 R961 XUD registered?

R961 XUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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