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R509 JTX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,770 mi
Last recorded110,770 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 JTX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,770 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 101,029 miles

advise offside front tyre inner edges worn to legal limit of 1.6mm overall at time of test ( owner is advised to replace tyre shortly )

advise surface rust to nearside rear inner wheelarch on or around seatbelt anchorage point at time of test ( owner is advised that further investigation to this area should be carried out before further deteriation occurs )

advise surface rust to offside rear steel brake lines at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2011 96,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,354 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 91,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,972 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 86,972 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 80,796 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 80,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2007 77,531 miles

Black marks on rear number plate, but can be read.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,392 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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R509 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R509 JTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R509 JTX?

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What year was R509 JTX registered?

R509 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R509 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 JTX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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