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R181 AOO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,821 mi
Last recorded124,821 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 AOO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 124,821 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 124,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 118,068 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,514 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 110,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 100,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,014 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 86,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

both power steering and fan belts perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,833 miles

both power steering and fan belts perished

Fail 5 Oct 2011 83,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,634 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,754 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 79,741 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,708 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 67,712 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 67,712 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,446 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 59,411 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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R181 AOO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R181 AOO, 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 R181 AOO registered?

R181 AOO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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