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R473 DAH

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 DAH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019
Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,098 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017
Fail 10 Apr 2017

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,900 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 76,900 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

front number plale broken

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,789 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,709 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 71,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,116 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 70,116 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,660 miles

Corrosion in rear of both N/S & O/S side sills.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 68,659 miles

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

Corrosion in rear of both N/S & O/S side sills.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,918 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,762 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,521 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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R473 DAH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red 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 R473 DAH, 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 R473 DAH registered?

R473 DAH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R473 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 DAH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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