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R453 CJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,334 mi
Last recorded71,334 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,334 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

nearside front c.v gaiter deteriorating (splitting).

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2014 71,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres nearing limit

nearside front c.v gaiter deteriorating (splitting).

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2013 68,680 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes lipped

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,680 miles

front brakes lipped

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,000 miles

both front c.v gaiters cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2011 64,000 miles

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

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

both front c.v gaiters cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,987 miles

front anti-roll link bushs spliting

Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,620 miles

all tyres getting low (front tyres nearing limit).

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,808 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 53,808 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 46,394 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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R453 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 R453 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 R453 CJO registered?

R453 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R453 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 CJO 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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