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R963 GFM

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,840 mi
Last recorded122,840 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 GFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 122,840 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

under body seal body added

Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,650 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

under body seal & body filler added under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2016 115,521 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,115 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

under body seal added under vehicle

under vehicle traced with body filler

Fail 28 Sep 2015 106,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

under body seal added under vehicle

under vehicle traced with body filler

Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,577 miles

Both sides front inner sills slightly corroded but not excessive

Both sides rear brake pipes could not be fully assessed due to covered with underseal

Both sides rear inner valence corroded but not in prescribed area

Both sides rear inner/outer sill slight traces of filler/undersealed

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside rear inner floor slight traces of filler/undersealed

Rear exhaust joint slightly corroded/leaking

Underbody/brakes/suspension components has slight surface rust

Fail 30 Sep 2014 100,577 miles

Both sides front inner sills slightly corroded but not excessive

Both sides rear brake pipes could not be fully assessed due to covered with underseal

Both sides rear inner valence corroded but not in prescribed area

Both sides rear inner/outer sill slight traces of filler/undersealed

Front cross member slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear inner floor slight traces of filler/undersealed

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

Rear exhaust joint slightly corroded/leaking

Underbody/brakes/suspension components has slight surface rust

Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,564 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 95,533 miles

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,286 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 89,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,232 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 82,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,816 miles

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

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

off side outer sill starting to corrowd

Fail 31 Aug 2010 74,815 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

off side outer sill starting to corrowd

Pass 28 Aug 2009 67,072 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 67,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front coil springs slightly corroded

front panel corroded

inner sills corroded

suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,673 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil springs slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,420 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 61,420 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R963 GFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R963 GFM, 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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R963 GFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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