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R488 DMY

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,113 mi
Last recorded104,113 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 DMY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,113 miles

both front c.v gaiters cracking

both front tyres nearing limit (inner edges worn)

front registration plate deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,071 miles

nearside rear (outer) sill corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

engine sump pan corroding (slight oil leak).

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,889 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,145 miles

front number plate poor

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,574 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,850 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,977 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,626 miles

both front tyres about 60% worn

sump has surface rust

Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,174 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 63,987 miles

Advise replace front number plate.

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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R488 DMY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R488 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 R488 DMY registered?

R488 DMY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R488 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 DMY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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