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R460 JFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,677 mi
Last recorded127,677 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 127,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 125,054 miles

brake pipes greased

os sill rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2012 121,789 miles

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

o/s rear sill rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2012 121,789 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s rear sill rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2011 118,525 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 115,542 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 115,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 112,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 110,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Apr 2008 110,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Apr 2007 107,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 95,777 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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R460 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green 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 R460 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R460 JFC registered?

R460 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R460 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 JFC 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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