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R482 DMY

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,102 mi
Last recorded136,102 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 DMY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear outer sills repaired

Pass 10 Mar 2014 129,620 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 129,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 122,839 miles

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

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

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

near side rear hande brake needs looking at

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 111,032 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 104,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 100,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,068 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 84,486 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 75,654 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 75,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R482 DMY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R482 DMY, 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 R482 DMY registered?

R482 DMY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R482 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 DMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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