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R108 PFJ

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 PFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,433 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 80,433 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,942 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 66,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,442 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 55,442 miles

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 5 Feb 2008 48,660 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,291 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 41,291 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 34,881 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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R108 PFJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R108 PFJ, 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 R108 PFJ registered?

R108 PFJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R108 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 PFJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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