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R659 JFC

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,720 mi
Last recorded52,720 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,038 miles

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

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)

advise exhaust heat shield loose

advise fuel tank filler pipes slight corosion

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,419 miles

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2008 45,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,484 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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R659 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R659 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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R659 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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