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R861 DGP

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,343 mi
Last recorded140,343 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 DGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 140,343 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 136,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 135,738 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 23 May 2012 134,891 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 133,638 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 133,624 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 131,761 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 126,084 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 124,452 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 114,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2007 100,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 86,257 miles

clutch poor

front number plate poor

os wing mirror damaged

osr tyre 2mm

rear metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2006 86,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

clutch poor

front number plate poor

os wing mirror damaged

osr tyre 2mm

rear metal brake pipe corroding

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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R861 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R861 DGP, 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 R861 DGP registered?

R861 DGP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R861 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 DGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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