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R186 GAW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,711 mi
Last recorded63,711 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 GAW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 63,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 59,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 57,959 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 57,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 56,602 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,239 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,377 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,859 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,719 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 50,157 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,976 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 46,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,769 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 42,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,075 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,452 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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R186 GAW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R186 GAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R186 GAW registered?

R186 GAW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R186 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 GAW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R186 GAW have outstanding finance?

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