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R873 OYS

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,480 mi
Last recorded110,480 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 OYS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 110,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 98,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,841 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 86,549 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 86,513 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,761 miles

advise damage on both front tyres (outer sidewall)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 79,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise damage on both front tyres (outer sidewall)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 73,761 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 73,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,677 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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R873 OYS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R873 OYS, 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 R873 OYS registered?

R873 OYS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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