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R61 DGT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,521 mi
Last recorded72,521 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 DGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,521 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,911 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2011 55,911 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,525 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,191 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,841 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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R61 DGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R61 DGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R61 DGT registered?

R61 DGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R61 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 DGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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