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R990 OSR

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,179 mi
Last recorded33,179 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 OSR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 33,179 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,223 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion nsf sill

Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 19,760 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded at rear

offside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,129 miles

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

both front wiperblades torn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,453 miles

both front tyres starting to perish.

osr tyre starting to perish.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,680 miles

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,820 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,011 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,618 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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R990 OSR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R990 OSR, 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 R990 OSR registered?

R990 OSR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R990 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 OSR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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