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R253 JFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,073 mi
Last recorded127,073 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 127,073 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,504 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,844 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 113,285 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 104,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 95,705 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 95,705 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 93,909 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 93,909 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 84,164 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 84,164 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 75,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,522 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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R253 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R253 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.

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What year was R253 JFC registered?

R253 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R253 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 JFC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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