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R862 GTM

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,445 mi
Last recorded66,445 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 GTM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,445 miles

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

brake pipes greased

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2018 66,445 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,290 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,070 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 66,070 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,943 miles

all brake pipes are covered in grease

Fail 11 Feb 2015 65,931 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 65,648 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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,856 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 56,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 49,166 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,959 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,739 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,223 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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R862 GTM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R862 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 R862 GTM registered?

R862 GTM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R862 GTM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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