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R245 DGO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,796 mi
Last recorded61,796 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 DGO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 61,796 miles

Nearside wing mirror insercure

both front brakes are slightly binding

both rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 May 2015 58,816 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 58,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brakes have slight grab

exhaust system corroded and leaking recommend placement

n/s door mirror wobbles and held on with tape but sercure

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,338 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2014 56,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 15 May 2013 53,416 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery loose

nearside mirror loose

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 53,365 miles

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

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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery loose

nearside mirror loose

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 50,514 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both nearside tyres perished close to excessive

corrosion to both rear inner sills

damp to power steering cooling pipes possible fluid leak advise further investigation

damp to steering rack

heavy corrosion to both rear outer sills

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 27 May 2011 47,853 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded and previous repairs

steering rack and power steering components damp

Fail 25 May 2011 47,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded and previous repairs

steering rack and power steering components damp

Pass 27 May 2010 44,102 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear inner sills corroded

power steering pipes and offside steering rack gaiter damp

previous repairs to both rear outer sills and sills heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,981 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 37,981 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,160 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,657 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded slightly.

nearside door mirror casing broken , repaired with gaffa tape.

Pass 26 Nov 2005 34,519 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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R245 DGO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R245 DGO, 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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R245 DGO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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