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R899 GUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,173 mi
Last recorded81,173 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 GUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 81,173 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front mirror missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A damage on 10 mm diameter limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

front & rear suspension & gearbox front mounting very corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,614 miles

Nearside Mirror missing

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,413 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 79,413 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,835 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,835 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill /seat belt (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,835 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill /seat belt (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,082 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,509 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2014 74,509 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,722 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 71,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,176 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,575 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 64,568 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,475 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,475 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 57,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,785 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,594 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,329 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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R899 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R899 GUD, 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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R899 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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