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R102 DLG

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,265 mi
Last recorded118,265 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 DLG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 118,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front chasis rail and rear chasis are corroded but not considered excessive

Front wipers starting to smear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre is perished but not exposing cords

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

Offside front indicator lamp unit loose but not insecure

Offside front tyre is worn slightly on both edges and is starting to perish

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion forming on nearside front and both sides rear wheel arch

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 118,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front chasis rail and rear chasis are corroded but not considered excessive

Front wipers starting to smear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre is perished but not exposing cords

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

Offside front indicator lamp unit loose but not insecure

Offside front tyre is worn slightly on both edges and is starting to perish

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion forming on nearside front and both sides rear wheel arch

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 115,195 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2012 115,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2012 108,636 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 108,636 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 102,949 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 93,997 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 93,907 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 87,257 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 87,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 80,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 74,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine sump heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2005 61,106 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 61,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

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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R102 DLG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R102 DLG, 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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R102 DLG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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