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R270 OTD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 OTD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 88,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x3 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both front tyres low

osr and nsr inner quarters holed and corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,599 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,599 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,140 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 82,140 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,478 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,478 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,137 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,136 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,262 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 71,262 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,946 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 63,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,191 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 49,191 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,438 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 38,438 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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R270 OTD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R270 OTD, 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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R270 OTD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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