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R464 GVA

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,575 mi
Last recorded120,575 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 GVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2015 120,575 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pipes corroded in a few places

the front chassis, sills, inner sills, floors, inner wings and front cross member all all very corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 120,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside Vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 118,197 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 118,197 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,981 miles

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

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

centre cat mounts broken

nearside rear wheel arch badly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 114,114 miles

o/s/r tyre badly perished and slightly distorted

rear brake application uneven

Fail 14 Jun 2012 114,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to cords being exposed

o/s/r tyre badly perished and slightly distorted

rear brake application uneven

Pass 1 Jun 2011 110,628 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 110,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 101,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 101,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 95,852 miles

O/S WIPER SPLIT.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 95,852 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

O/S WIPER SPLIT.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,773 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 85,773 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,376 miles

NOTE1.N/S/F SEAT BELT NEEDS A SMALL AMOUNT OF HELP TO RETURN TO ITS REST.

NOTE2.ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION.

NOTE3.ALL SUSPENSION/STRUCTURAL BODY PARTS UNDERSIDE ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION/RUST.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,497 miles

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

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 16 May 2006 58,318 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

unable to check inner brake pads

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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R464 GVA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R464 GVA, 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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R464 GVA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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