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R103 GDL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,270 mi
Last recorded100,270 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 GDL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,292cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,270 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 100,130 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,064 miles

unable to measure brake pads

offside and nearside front tyres heavily perished

Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,064 miles

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)

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

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

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

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)

offside and nearside front tyres heavily perished

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,817 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 79,817 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,243 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

tow bar structure is not advised for heavy towing

Fail 20 Jul 2010 74,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

tow bar structure is not advised for heavy towing

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,304 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,041 miles

Both offside tyres in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,388 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 63,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,140 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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R103 GDL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R103 GDL, 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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R103 GDL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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