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R163 GVA

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,864 mi
Last recorded125,864 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 GVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,864 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 125,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,036 miles

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

front number plate cracked.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 110,036 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,023 miles

front discs condition poor inner

metal brake pipes rear rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

front discs condition poor inner

metal brake pipes rear rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 590,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 59,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,131 miles

tyres cracking

both inner sills weak

front number plate cracked

metal brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing condition check

Fail 5 Mar 2010 44,103 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both inner sills weak

front number plate cracked

metal brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing condition check

tyres cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,230 miles

all rear brake pipes corroding

both inner sills weak

both rear chassis rails getting weak

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre cracking

slight leak offside outer driveshaft gaitor

small corrosion hole nearside outer sill

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,299 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroding

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2008 40,299 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

all rear metal brake pipes corroding

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,268 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 37,268 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear tyres low

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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R163 GVA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R163 GVA, 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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R163 GVA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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