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R485 LJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,475 mi
Last recorded119,475 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 LJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 119,475 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 119,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 106,215 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,071 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 85,872 miles

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

corrosion on both rear wheel brake pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2008 85,872 miles

corrosion on both rear wheel brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2007 80,771 miles

both front tyre treads on legal limit

front no plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2007 80,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyre treads on legal limit

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2006 76,426 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 76,423 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

fog light switch may be faulty + no telltale

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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R485 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R485 LJO, 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 R485 LJO registered?

R485 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R485 LJO safe to buy?

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