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R63 JTX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 JTX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2012 94,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rails

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

petrol pipe bracket near tank excessively corroded

smell of petrol around tank area

Pass 19 Jan 2011 92,278 miles

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

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

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s/f chassis rails

corrosion on o/s/ outer sill

mark on rear centre seat belt webbing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 92,250 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s/f chassis rails

corrosion on o/s/ outer sill

mark on rear centre seat belt webbing

Pass 30 Jan 2010 89,608 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on n/s & o.s inner & outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

Fail 29 Jan 2010 89,585 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

corrosion on n/s & o.s inner & outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

Pass 2 Feb 2009 84,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,753 miles

SAME ADVISORYS ON TEST NO 222676938085

Fail 5 Feb 2008 79,742 miles

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

slight perishing on n/s//r tyre

surface corrosion on all structure areas

unable to check rear metal brake pipes due to grease covering

Pass 2 Feb 2007 74,791 miles

slight judder in rear service brakes

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes feeding flexi hoses

Pass 6 Feb 2006 69,428 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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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R63 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R63 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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What year was R63 JTX registered?

R63 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R63 JTX safe to buy?

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