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R552 JFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,286 mi
Last recorded37,286 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,286 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,765 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 36,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,494 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 36,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,776 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre starting to splitt in centre of tread but not showing cords.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,362 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 35,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,957 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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R552 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R552 JFC, 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 R552 JFC registered?

R552 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R552 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 JFC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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