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R512 JTX

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,093 mi
Last recorded163,093 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 JTX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 163,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 163,092 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 150,656 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 150,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 137,130 miles

Drivers side outter sill rusting

Middle seat belt has been removed

Fail 16 Jan 2014 137,130 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 123,682 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 123,681 miles

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 109,102 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 109,101 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 94,857 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 94,857 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 84,155 miles

c v boots perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2010 84,155 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cv boots perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,971 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 62,971 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,465 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 57,461 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 52,156 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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R512 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R512 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.

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R512 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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