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R331 JFC

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,427 mi
Last recorded71,427 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 71,427 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 71,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,773 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis, inner sill , floor corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear chassis, inner sill, floor corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,668 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,596 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 63,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,791 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 60,701 miles

refer also prior fail/advise

Fail 15 Apr 2008 60,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sills,chassis area corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,753 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 58,744 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,300 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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R331 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R331 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 R331 JFC registered?

R331 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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