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R475 CJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,411 mi
Last recorded116,411 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 116,411 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

small rear petrol pipe rusted

Fail 24 May 2013 116,411 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

small rear petrol pipe rusted

Pass 22 May 2012 112,368 miles

front brakes binding

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 107,388 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 101,831 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 101,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

exhaust blowing

front exhaust mount broken away although system still supported

Pass 22 May 2009 64,384 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 96,258 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders 175/65 HR 14

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

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rusty exhaust nearside front pipe mount hook adrift from exhaust

Pass 23 May 2008 89,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 82,976 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

floor seams rusted

front chassis rails and cross member slightly corroded

rear chassis rails slightly corroded

rear floor corroded

rear suspension arm supports slightly corroded

sump corroded

Fail 22 May 2007 82,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear chassis rails are rusted and weak

engine sump is corroded

floor seams are rusted

front chassis rails and cross member are rusted and weak

front sub-frame is rusted

rear cross member that supports the suspenion arm is rusted and weak

rear floors around the rear cross member are rusted

Pass 11 May 2006 77,150 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor and chassis corroded but not considerd excessive

Pass 23 May 2005 59,915 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 59,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R475 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R475 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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R475 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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