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R976 GFM

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,163 mi
Last recorded114,163 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 GFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2015 114,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 112,492 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear bumper damaged

underbody starting to corrode

wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2014 112,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear bumper damaged

underbody starting to corrode

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,669 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyre treads split

exhaust knocking

front radiator support starting to corrode

offside cv boot starting to deteriorate

rear inner sills starting to corrode

slight oil leaks

underbody corroded

wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2013 110,669 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyre treads split

exhaust knocking

front radiator support starting to corrode

offside cv boot starting to deteriorate

rear inner sills starting to corrode

slight oil leaks

underbody corroded

wheel trims fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2012 107,756 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)

brake pipes starting to corrode

rev gauge not working

sills corroding

underbody corroding

wheel trims

Pass 28 Nov 2012 107,756 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

rev gauge not working

sills corroding

underbody corroding

wheel trims

Fail 30 Nov 2011 103,399 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front crossmember slightly deterioated

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

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

Rev counter slightly faulty

Wheel trims fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,399 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front crossmember slightly deterioated

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

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

Rev counter slightly faulty

Wheel trims fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 98,652 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 98,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 93,743 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 93,743 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 89,244 miles

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

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

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

front no plate slightly damaged

rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear no plate slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Dec 2007 83,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 76,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 76,979 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 70,372 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 70,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R976 GFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R976 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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What year was R976 GFM registered?

R976 GFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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