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R102 RFJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,337 mi
Last recorded131,337 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 RFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 131,337 miles

1.rear inner wheel arches,slight corrosion appearing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,662 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 117,662 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,294 miles

both front and rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and perishing

nearside outer sill corroding

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 27 Feb 2014 112,294 miles

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

both front and rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and perishing

gear selector steady bar missing a nut

nearside outer sill corroding

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,840 miles

body and paintwork damage

engine oil sump pan corroding

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

power steering belt loose and cracking

scratches to windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,736 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 17 Feb 2012 101,736 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,915 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

slight movement nearside steering arm on rack

Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,797 miles

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

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

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

all shock absorber dust covers split

paintwork damage

scratches to windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 83,742 miles

both front tyres on 2mm of tread but less on raised tread

exhaust rusty

minor oil stains around gearbox

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear wiperblade split

Fail 5 Mar 2009 83,742 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres on 2mm of tread but less on raised tread

exhaust rusty

minor oil stains around gearbox

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear wiperblade split

Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,731 miles

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

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

minor scratches to windscreen in zone'A'

Pass 26 Feb 2007 70,687 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 70,687 miles

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

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

all shock absorbers dust covers splitting away

damage to nearside rear arch

exhaust centre section corroded

offside and nearside outer cv gaitors starting to perish

scratches to windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,432 miles

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

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

front and rear shock absorber dust covers split

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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R102 RFJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R102 RFJ, 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 R102 RFJ registered?

R102 RFJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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