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R651 JFC

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,951 mi
Last recorded88,951 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2020 88,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S middle outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R inner wheel arch and N/S/R outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F tyre on legal limit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 85,960 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 80,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/F tyre worn almost to core on outer edge

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F and O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 80,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/F tyre worn almost to core on outer edge

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F and O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,923 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre perrished

Fail 14 Mar 2016 71,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre perrished

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,969 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 67,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,452 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,583 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,051 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 49,050 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 47,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,045 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,404 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 23,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,289 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,262 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R651 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R651 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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R651 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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