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R256 CJO

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,414 mi
Last recorded71,414 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,414 miles

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

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and offside front on inner edge..

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,338 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 67,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,436 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,896 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 62,896 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,910 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 59,899 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,748 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Dec 2007 55,748 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,173 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 52,173 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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R256 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R256 CJO, 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 R256 CJO registered?

R256 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R256 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 CJO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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