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R291 CJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,546 mi
Last recorded143,546 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 143,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 135,725 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 135,081 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o\s\f lower suspension arm corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2012 135,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o\s\f lower suspension arm corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2011 125,742 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 116,308 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 116,308 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 109,159 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 98,690 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 91,476 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 84,023 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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R291 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R291 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 R291 CJO registered?

R291 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R291 CJO safe to buy?

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