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R457 JFC

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,633 mi
Last recorded104,633 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 104,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cross member slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 102,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 99,909 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 99,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 92,150 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 92,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 71,974 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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R457 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R457 JFC, 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 R457 JFC registered?

R457 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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