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R52 TFJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,221 mi
Last recorded97,221 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 TFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,221 miles

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

sills corroded & weak

Fail 24 Jul 2018 97,221 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

sills corroded & weak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very weak (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 81,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very weak (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 68,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,772 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 57,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 56,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,361 miles

Exhaust system getting poor.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 54,361 miles

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

Exhaust system getting poor.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,313 miles

exhaust system poor

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,145 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,145 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres badly perished.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,918 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,723 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,453 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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R52 TFJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R52 TFJ, 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 R52 TFJ registered?

R52 TFJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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