CarVerify

Free Car Check

R468 GVA

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,050 mi
Last recorded103,050 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 GVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,050 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 103,050 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 84,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

underside corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 84,769 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

underside corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2013 76,685 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,312 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,585 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,673 miles

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

Nearside body sill corroded

Offside centre body sill corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,927 miles

advised nsr tyre low tread

advised slight corrosion brake pipes

Fail 22 Jun 2009 42,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advised nsr tyre low tread

advised slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,553 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall, not to cords

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,715 miles

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

front wiperblades are torn

Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,314 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R468 GVA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R468 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R468 GVA?

You can check the full history of R468 GVA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R468 GVA registered?

R468 GVA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R468 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R468 GVA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R468 GVA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R468 GVA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.