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R139 GYJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,510 mi
Last recorded112,510 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 GYJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 112,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall cords not showin

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,014 miles

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

damage/corrosion; front x member, various susp comps, various body panels

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre inner wall damaged

o/s/f seat belt fraying

rear washer & wiper not working

slight eng oil leak

wipers split/damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2011 104,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f seat belt fraying

rear washer & wiper not working

slight eng oil leak

wipers split/damaged

n/s/r tyre inner wall damaged

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

damage/corrosion; front x member, various susp comps, various body panels

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both h/lamp aims on lower limits

damage/corrosion; tailgate, front x member, both n/s doors

front brake imb high

n/s/r tyre inner wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

rear brakes slight judder

rear no plate loose, n/s wiper damaged, wipers poor, rear washer/wiper n/w

Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 90,245 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 90,240 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,783 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 82,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,907 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 73,903 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R139 GYJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R139 GYJ, 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 R139 GYJ registered?

R139 GYJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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