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R275 RFJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,365 mi
Last recorded60,365 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 RFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 60,365 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill becoming weak

heavy corrosion on front cross member holding radiator and engine mount support

Fail 6 Jun 2023 60,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer sill becoming weak

heavy corrosion on front cross member holding radiator and engine mount support

Pass 3 May 2022 58,802 miles

Front cross member corroded and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 58,672 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective cross member bolted to corroded and hold ()

Front cross member corroded hold but out side prescribed area but dose have engine mount and gear box mount on it

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,998 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 56,958 miles

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification indicator sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,738 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 52,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,102 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,101 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,289 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,263 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,508 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

surface corrosion on front cross member

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,778 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,871 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 32,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,411 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished ,nearside rear worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,296 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 21,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,631 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 16,594 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,849 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,979 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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R275 RFJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R275 RFJ, 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 R275 RFJ registered?

R275 RFJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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