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R68 DGT

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,253 mi
Last recorded136,253 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 DGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 136,253 miles

3 out 0f 30 bulbs not working on high level brake light

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

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

corrosion to offside rear lower section of rear wing, considered to be cosmetic panel , sill behind wing visible and sound

nearside front indicator lamp slightly insecure

offside wiper blade split but still clears windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2013 136,253 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

3 out 0f 30 bulbs not working on high level brake light

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

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

corrosion to offside rear lower section of rear wing, considered to be cosmetic panel , sill behind wing visible and sound

nearside front indicator lamp slightly insecure

nearside rear indicator lamp lens broken - still flashes correct colour

offside wiper blade split but still clears windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2012 128,397 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear wing panel by sill corroded and holed but not considered to be structual

Pass 16 Jul 2011 120,613 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre low tread on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2011 120,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 113,977 miles

CORROSION HOLE AT REAR OF OFFSIDE LOWER SECTION OF REAR WING ADJACENT TO OUTER SILL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD ON BOTH EDGES, CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 15 Jul 2010 113,977 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

CORROSION HOLE AT REAR OF OFFSIDE LOWER SECTION OF REAR WING ADJACENT TO OUTER SILL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD ON BOTH EDGES, CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 8 Jul 2009 104,133 miles

corrosion holes in both rear lower end of wheel arch panels at end of outer sills (cosmetic panels)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 93,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 83,045 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 70,561 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 59,299 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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R68 DGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R68 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.

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R68 DGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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