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R85 DBO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 DBO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,231 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2013 77,689 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,142 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,110 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,285 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,599 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 43,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,939 miles

rear engine stabiliser has worn bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,699 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 36,699 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,144 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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R85 DBO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R85 DBO, 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 R85 DBO registered?

R85 DBO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R85 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 DBO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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