MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/F shock slight leak
rear exhaust joint very rusty
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/R brake pipe slight corrosion
O/S/F shock slight leak
oil leak
rear exhaust joint very rusty
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
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R497 JAA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R497 JAA, 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 R497 JAA registered?
R497 JAA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R497 JAA safe to buy?
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