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R308 PWO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,634 mi
Last recorded68,634 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 PWO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,634 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 68,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 67,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covered in under seal

Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 65,031 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 65,031 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 63,449 miles

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and o/s/r outer sill

Pass 8 May 2015 61,744 miles

corrosion in various places

front brake pads low

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 61,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion in various places

front brake pads low

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 57,960 miles

corrosion in various places

rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear no plate deterited

Pass 9 May 2013 55,841 miles

corroison in various places

rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear no plate deterited

Pass 9 May 2012 54,358 miles

corrosion in various places

rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear no plate deterited

Pass 9 May 2011 52,489 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

front discs worn

Pass 7 May 2010 50,874 miles

corrosion in various places

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear no plate deteriated

Fail 7 May 2010 50,874 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion in various places

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 14 May 2009 49,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 49,045 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 47,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 44,198 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,348 miles

oil leak

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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R308 PWO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R308 PWO, 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 R308 PWO registered?

R308 PWO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R308 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 PWO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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