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R858 GTM

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 GTM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 101,835 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 96,401 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross-member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sill areas

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,344 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

we advise attention a/s/a/p

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,966 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate slightly deterated-still clearly legible at 20 metres.

surface rust on nearside and offside outer sills.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface rust on nearside and offside rear chassis rails and rear inner sills.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,434 miles

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

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

surface rust to n/s & o/s rear outer /inner sills

Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,715 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 48,047 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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R858 GTM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R858 GTM, 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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What year was R858 GTM registered?

R858 GTM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R858 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R858 GTM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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