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R308 JFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,566 mi
Last recorded88,566 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,566 miles

general underbody corrosion present

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2013 88,553 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

general underbody corrosion present

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,791 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 86,791 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 84,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,288 miles

exhaust corrossion

Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,821 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 74,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,574 miles

front numberplate

Fail 14 Aug 2007 71,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front numberplate

Pass 10 Jul 2006 69,316 miles

condition of front number plate

corrosoin starting on underside of vehicle

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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R308 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R308 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 R308 JFC registered?

R308 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R308 JFC safe to buy?

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