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R180 OCB

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,237 mi
Last recorded49,237 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 OCB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,237 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,565 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,395 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 42,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 38,856 miles

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

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

Offside and Nearside rear wheels have slight bind.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,354 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,024 miles

Front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 6 Jan 2009 35,024 miles

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

Front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,344 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall heavily cracked.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,738 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,908 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 29,908 miles

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

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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R180 OCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R180 OCB, 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 R180 OCB registered?

R180 OCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R180 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 OCB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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