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R485 LMJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,217 mi
Last recorded37,217 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 LMJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,217 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 37,214 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,041 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 37,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2008 36,584 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 35,319 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 33,471 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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R485 LMJ 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 R485 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

R485 LMJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R485 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 LMJ 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.

Does R485 LMJ have outstanding finance?

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