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R424 JPK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,539 mi
Last recorded115,539 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 JPK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2015 115,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside wing damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,054 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 101,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

o/s/r damaged.rear bumper damaged.wheels marked.front bumper marked

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,143 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 93,143 miles

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

o/s/r bumper slightly damaged, wheels marked, front no plate strating to distort

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,861 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper starting to smear the screen.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,304 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,361 miles

Both front outer c-v gaiters perished.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,082 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 68,082 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,876 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 63,417 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 58,287 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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R424 JPK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R424 JPK, 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 R424 JPK registered?

R424 JPK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R424 JPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 JPK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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