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R365 OVN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,268 mi
Last recorded86,268 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 OVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,268 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe bracket corroded

nearside front indicator slightly insecure

nearside mirror damage and glass broken

offside front indicator condensation in lens

offside mirror casing damage

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper rubber damaged

rev counter faulty

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2014 86,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe bracket corroded

nearside front indicator slightly insecure

nearside mirror damage and glass broken

offside front indicator condensation in lens

offside mirror casing damage

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper rubber damaged

rev counter faulty

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,749 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside front and offside front brakes slightly binding

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear number plate lamp dim

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear of centre exhaust pipe leak

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 5 Nov 2013 85,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside front and offside front brakes slightly binding

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear number plate lamp dim

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear of centre exhaust pipe leak

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion underside of vehicle

exhaust deteriorated

nearside mirror damage

offside outer sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper rubber damage

rev counter fault

Fail 12 Nov 2012 84,854 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion underside of vehicle

exhaust deteriorated

nearside mirror damage

offside outer sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper rubber damage

rev counter fault

Fail 7 Nov 2011 83,033 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front brakes binding slightly

headlamp reflectors fitted

rear number plate discoloured

rearwiper damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,033 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front brakes binding slightly

headlamp reflectors fitted

rear number plate discoloured

rearwiper damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2010 81,638 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear wiper damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2009 79,950 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper slight damage

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear wiper damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2008 77,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Oct 2008 77,875 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,294 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 66,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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R365 OVN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R365 OVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R365 OVN?

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What year was R365 OVN registered?

R365 OVN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R365 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 OVN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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