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R499 JAA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,823 mi
Last recorded133,823 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 JAA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 133,823 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch heavily corroded and getting weak (recommend attention)

Offside Rear outer sill heavily corroded and getting weak (recommend attention)

Offside windscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view (recommend attention)

Offside wiper split

Rear number plate getting deteriorated

brake pipes undersealed

rear of vehicle holed (not prescribed area but recommend attention)

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 22 Mar 2017 129,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 126,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 128,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 128,083 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 128,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 127,144 miles

front brakes binbing slighly

slight leak from pas pipe

Pass 12 Mar 2012 126,315 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 126,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2010 126,076 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 124,026 miles

crack in windscreen out side swept area

Fail 14 Mar 2009 124,026 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen out side swept area

Pass 10 Mar 2008 117,229 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 106,959 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension dust covers split all round

Fail 13 Feb 2007 106,918 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

suspension dust covers split all round

Pass 14 Feb 2006 96,553 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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R499 JAA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R499 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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R499 JAA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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