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R27 GJL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,806 mi
Last recorded106,806 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 GJL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2011 106,806 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 106,806 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2010 102,645 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 99,057 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 99,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 96,222 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 May 2007 90,421 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 86,537 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 86,537 miles

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

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

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

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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R27 GJL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R27 GJL, 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 R27 GJL registered?

R27 GJL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R27 GJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 GJL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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