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R449 GJE

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 GJE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank filler neck corroded

Rear floorpans corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 105,116 miles

N/s/r floorpan corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 105,116 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/s/r floorpan corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,176 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,431 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 86,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,863 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,978 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2014 77,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Sep 2013 41,006 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres slightly worn on edges & n/s/r possible starting to go out of shape

Fail 6 Sep 2013 41,005 miles

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres slightly worn on edges & n/s/r possible starting to go out of shape

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,884 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r outersills corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,815 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,487 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,742 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 50,742 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,593 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 49,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

both rear tyres badly detiorated.advise to change

Pass 15 May 2006 47,216 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 47,216 miles

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 2 Jun 2005 43,644 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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R449 GJE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R449 GJE, 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 R449 GJE registered?

R449 GJE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R449 GJE shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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