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R168 OTD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,957 mi
Last recorded90,957 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 OTD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,957 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

heavy corrosion to nearside rear back quarter panel outside of prescribed area

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak

rear chassis rails corroded

rear inner sills corroded

steering rack and steering pipes damp

Fail 8 Aug 2012 90,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

heavy corrosion to nearside rear back quarter panel outside of prescribed area

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak

rear chassis rails corroded

rear inner sills corroded

steering rack and steering pipes damp

Fail 2 Aug 2011 81,352 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,352 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,056 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 84,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front shock obsorbers dust casing crack

Pass 18 Jul 2009 81,237 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 81,237 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 78,385 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 78,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 77,528 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 77,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 73,901 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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R168 OTD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R168 OTD, 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 R168 OTD registered?

R168 OTD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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