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R787 RGM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,297 mi
Last recorded194,297 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 RGM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 194,297 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 187,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2021 187,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 167,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 154,721 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 147,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 141,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 134,359 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 125,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 120,403 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2012 120,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 117,165 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 117,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 112,679 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 112,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 105,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,089 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 86,331 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 74,991 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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R787 RGM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R787 RGM, 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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R787 RGM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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