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R93 GDL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,532 mi
Last recorded183,532 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 GDL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 183,532 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 183,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 181,907 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 180,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 177,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 174,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 171,820 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 166,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 150,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,931 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 115,620 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 115,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,653 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 86,227 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 74,907 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 50,358 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,189 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,969 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,651 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 44,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 44,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,157 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 36,763 miles

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

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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R93 GDL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R93 GDL, 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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R93 GDL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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