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R163 JFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,766 mi
Last recorded104,766 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2011 104,766 miles

Slight corrosion on O/S outer sill

Pass 11 Sep 2010 100,583 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 92,769 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,634 miles

AIR FILTER OF SPORTS TYPE AND REQUIRES CLEANING ASAP....ENGINE OIL LIKE TAR REQUIRES CHANGE VERY SOON BEFORE MAJOR CONPONENT FAILURE

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 75,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R163 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R163 JFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R163 JFC registered?

R163 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R163 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 JFC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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