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R472 JFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,828 mi
Last recorded162,828 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 162,828 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 151,524 miles

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

corrosion through out vehicle

temp repair to fuel filler neck mounting

Pass 4 Mar 2010 142,616 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 132,431 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 132,431 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 121,552 miles

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)

Offside Front 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 28 Mar 2007 109,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 92,498 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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R472 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R472 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 R472 JFC registered?

R472 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R472 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 JFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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