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R36 CJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,699 mi
Last recorded123,699 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 123,699 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 107,065 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 107,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 102,777 miles

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

front exhaust mounting deteriorated and fractured, but system still supported.

lower front panel starting to corrode.

n/s rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

n/s rear tyre starting to perish.

o/s front metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

o/s front tyre starting to get low.

o/s rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

o/s rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 102,777 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting deteriorated and fractured, but system still supported.

lower front panel starting to corrode.

n/s rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

n/s rear tyre starting to perish.

o/s front metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

o/s front tyre starting to get low.

o/s rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

o/s rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,601 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,407 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 93,407 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 90,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,827 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 85,789 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 79,729 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,211 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 69,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 83,495 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R36 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R36 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 R36 CJO registered?

R36 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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