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R789 KGU

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,045 mi
Last recorded41,045 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 KGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 41,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides & other components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front panel under rad corroded

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 40,659 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member behind bumper corroded

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 40,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 40,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 39,793 miles

Rear underside corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 39,793 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear underside corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,405 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Fail 7 Mar 2022 39,405 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,078 miles

rev counter not working

Nearside reverse light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,875 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,511 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,752 miles

rev counter faulty

Fail 22 Feb 2018 37,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rust hole in sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm,bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

rev counter faulty

Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm 175/65 x 14 82 t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,198 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 35,186 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,055 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,620 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 30,265 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,265 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,746 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 28,746 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,035 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 27,035 miles

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

Oil leak

all suspension dust covers split

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,347 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,020 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 16,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,319 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 14,319 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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R789 KGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R789 KGU, 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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R789 KGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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