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R972 MDA

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,221 mi
Last recorded77,221 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 MDA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 77,221 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 75,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 75,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 73,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 72,456 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 13 Nov 2021 71,208 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,836 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear wheel arch are corroded but not resulting in sharp edges

Pass 14 Dec 2019 67,808 miles

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills covered heavily with sealants

Nearside and Offside rear outer sills covered with sealants

Nearside and Offside rear wheel arches slight surface corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2019 67,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills covered heavily with sealants

Nearside and Offside rear outer sills covered with sealants

Nearside and Offside rear wheel arches slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,447 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear outer sills covered in sealant

Fail 15 Jan 2019 64,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear outer sills covered in sealant

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,633 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 61,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,796 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 53,666 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Underbody surface rust

Fail 18 Dec 2015 53,666 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Underbody surface rust

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 48,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,845 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,509 miles

rear brake pipes corroding + n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edge

Fail 13 Dec 2012 42,509 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes corroding + n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,949 miles

both rear tyres worn

front brake pads seem low

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,133 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 37,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,444 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 34,444 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,721 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 31,702 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,947 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,230 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 23,013 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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R972 MDA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R972 MDA, 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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R972 MDA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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