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R638 JFC

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,358 mi
Last recorded38,358 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,112 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to both front chassis rails/front crossmember

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails

Fail 31 Jul 2014 37,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to both front chassis rails/front crossmember

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to both front chassis rails/front cross member

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails

Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,935 miles

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrision to both rear chassis rails

corrision to both rear inner sill,s

corrision to both rear inner wheel arches

corrision to front panel

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,557 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,321 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills and chassis rail

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,573 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,751 miles

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

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 30,936 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,960 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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R638 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R638 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 R638 JFC registered?

R638 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R638 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 JFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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