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R61 CJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,612 mi
Last recorded117,612 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 117,612 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r.

Engine oil leak.

N/s/f Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,951 miles

Child seats fitted to rear.

Slight blow from catalyst rear joint.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

repairs to both outer sills

Fail 8 Aug 2019 104,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

repairs to both outer sills

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,464 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 95,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,467 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges and just legal

both outer sills corroded

child seat fitted n/s/r.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,650 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both outer seals corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,650 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both outer seals corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,475 miles

both outer sills at rear rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,872 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,854 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,750 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracking [age related]

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,562 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 59,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,227 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,892 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 57,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,408 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,857 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 53,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,658 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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R61 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R61 CJO, 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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R61 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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