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R438 JMA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,998 mi
Last recorded104,998 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 JMA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 104,998 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 104,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 103,325 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 27 May 2010 103,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 26 May 2009 101,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 101,146 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 98,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 95,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 91,889 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 88,797 miles

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

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

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

power steering system - fluid level low

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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R438 JMA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R438 JMA, 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 R438 JMA registered?

R438 JMA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R438 JMA safe to buy?

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