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R133 VJC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,139 mi
Last recorded62,139 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 VJC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,139 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,134 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 62,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,514 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,879 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 59,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,569 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,017 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,273 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,713 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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R133 VJC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R133 VJC, 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 R133 VJC registered?

R133 VJC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R133 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 VJC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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