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R65 DBO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,398 mi
Last recorded68,398 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 DBO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,398 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 68,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 65,684 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,937 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 62,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,413 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,234 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs slight surface rust.

Pass 29 May 2009 42,737 miles

N/s/r tyre detiorated

Pass 31 May 2008 40,188 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2007 39,657 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2006 37,613 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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R65 DBO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R65 DBO, 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 R65 DBO registered?

R65 DBO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R65 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 DBO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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