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R258 GGS

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,570 mi
Last recorded75,570 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 GGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,570 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,499 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 69,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

one of the two front exhaust mountings insercure.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,170 miles

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

front exhaust mount bracket deteriorated

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four coil springs are corroded

osr tyre is lightly perrished on inner side wall dot code 2005

rear brakes have a 24 percent inbalance

Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,651 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system is corroded

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,158 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 31,158 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,273 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 25,249 miles

Both headlights on lowest limit for headlights with a centre which is less than 850mm from the ground.

Exhaust system heavily corroded but secure & not leaking at time of test.

Offside rear tyre punctured & cracking/perished on tread.

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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R258 GGS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R258 GGS, 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 R258 GGS registered?

R258 GGS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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