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R997 UEF

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,485 mi
Last recorded119,485 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 UEF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 119,485 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 119,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 113,210 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 107,431 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 101,048 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 94,589 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 94,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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R997 UEF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R997 UEF, 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 R997 UEF registered?

R997 UEF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R997 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 UEF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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