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R499 PDD

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 PDD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018
Fail 6 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front inner wall excesive worn

Pass 5 Oct 2016

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 173,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 167,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 162,305 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 162,305 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 153,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack on front no plate.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 153,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack on front no plate.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 149,199 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 136,464 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 123,581 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 123,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 109,330 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 109,330 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 96,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,508 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 85,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R499 PDD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R499 PDD, 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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R499 PDD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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