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R522 GOU

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,295 mi
Last recorded71,295 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 GOU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 71,295 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 71,078 miles

various suspension components rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2025 71,064 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,412 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,742 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2023 69,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 68,711 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 68,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,455 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 66,191 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 66,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 63,314 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,973 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 60,962 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,018 miles

slight corrosion on all under side

Fail 20 Jun 2017 59,015 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

slight corrosion on all under side

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,211 miles

slight corrosion on all under side

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,059 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 58,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,750 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 57,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,414 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,201 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 54,195 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,056 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 51,017 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,741 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,230 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 45,209 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear outer sill coroded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,761 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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R522 GOU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R522 GOU, 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 R522 GOU registered?

R522 GOU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R522 GOU shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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