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R596 GPN

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

80,758 mi
Last recorded80,758 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 GPN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 80,758 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,682 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,186 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 80,186 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 / 22 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 79,608 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 79,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,226 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 79,221 miles

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

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation lagging 40% (1.2.1 (d))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,094 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 unevenly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 78,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 unevenly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 77,416 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,560 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,095 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,095 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside mirror casing damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,564 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,564 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges and bald on inner edge

Offside Rear worn close and on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,838 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 72,838 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,764 miles

175/65/14 offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 8 Jul 2014 70,764 miles

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

175/65/14 offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,034 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 66,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,531 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 63,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,708 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 56,706 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,709 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 46,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,813 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 40,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,870 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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R596 GPN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 R596 GPN, 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 R596 GPN registered?

R596 GPN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R596 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 GPN shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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