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R326 GGN

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,741 mi
Last recorded133,741 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 GGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 133,741 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion rear fuel pipe

Fail 3 Mar 2012 133,602 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion rear fuel pipe

Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,920 miles

Both front sidelights holders have some insecurity in fitment into rear of headlamp - advise attention.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion starting on rear side to side metal brake pipe.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front sidelight only came on when tapped.

Offside front tyre tread is worn heavily on inner edge.

Signs of fluid leakage at offside end of steering rack.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 112,367 miles

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

Both front sidelights holders have some insecurity in fitment into rear of headlamp - advise attention.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion starting on rear side to side metal brake pipe.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front sidelight only came on when tapped.

Offside front tyre tread is worn heavily on inner edge.

Signs of fluid leakage at offside end of steering rack.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 112,577 miles

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

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

signs of leakage from power steering pipe adjoining steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2010 112,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

signs of leakage from power steering pipe adjoining steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 100,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

signs of weepage of oil from pipes from power steering resevoir to rack

Fail 24 Mar 2009 100,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

signs of weepage of oil from pipes from power steering resevoir to rack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,280 miles

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

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

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

clutch stiff

Fail 28 Mar 2008 87,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

clutch stiff

Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,166 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 66,166 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,901 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R326 GGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R326 GGN, 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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R326 GGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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