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R212 JBU

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,702 mi
Last recorded69,702 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 JBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 69,702 miles

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,185 miles

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

front and rear crossmembers corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 66,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear crossmembers corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,532 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,319 miles

front pannel slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 59,319 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front pannel slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,721 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 55,595 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 51,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,916 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,883 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 39,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,793 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 32,136 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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R212 JBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R212 JBU, 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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R212 JBU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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