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R470 DGF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,315 mi
Last recorded38,315 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 DGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,315 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate cracked

steering wheel outer cover slightly insecure

surface corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,336 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,101 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread starting to crack.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,000 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 23,999 miles

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

N/S sill is corroded inner and outer !

Pass 17 Aug 2013 23,712 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 23,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 23,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,010 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,243 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,940 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,189 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 19,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R470 DGF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R470 DGF, 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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What year was R470 DGF registered?

R470 DGF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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