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R495 VJM

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,360 mi
Last recorded82,360 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 VJM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 26 Apr 2012 80,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2011 77,017 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,037 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 72,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,045 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 66,523 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,385 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,958 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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R495 VJM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R495 VJM, 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 R495 VJM registered?

R495 VJM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R495 VJM safe to buy?

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