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R415 OTE

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 OTE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,938 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 84,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse going to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor underneath the vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,236 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going under chassis towards brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,824 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 64,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm front bush (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,732 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 54,632 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,515 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 45,515 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,671 miles

oil pressure switch slightly damp

drivers side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,406 miles

drivers side tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking edge of tread

Fail 31 Jul 2012 30,550 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking edge of tread

Pass 10 May 2011 27,199 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 27,199 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 26,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,270 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 22,955 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 20,983 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 19,103 miles

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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R415 OTE 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 71.4%.

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 R415 OTE, 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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R415 OTE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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