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R668 DNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

147,152 mi
Last recorded147,152 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 DNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 147,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 143,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 140,596 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 140,471 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 135,262 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 135,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 128,977 miles

covers missing from wing mirrors

front brake pads worn

Fail 28 May 2013 128,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

covers missing from wing mirrors

Pass 30 May 2012 124,553 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 124,553 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 120,649 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2011 120,649 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2010 111,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre becoming slightly perished

offside front inner brake pad appears low

Pass 22 Apr 2009 106,726 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 106,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2008 101,859 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 101,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 98,351 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 98,351 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 92,903 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 92,839 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R668 DNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R668 DNM, 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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R668 DNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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