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R65 CJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,160 mi
Last recorded116,160 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 116,160 miles

STRONG ADVISE BONNETT DIFFICULT TO OPEN ALONE/SHUTTING BONNETT CATCH HAS TO BE POSITIONED FIRST/CATCH REQUIRES ATTENTION

petrol filler pipe has been repaired with sealing material

Fail 10 Apr 2012 121,615 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

STRONG ADVISE BONNETT DIFFICULT TO OPEN ALONE/SHUTTING BONNETT CATCH HAS TO BE POSITIONED FIRST/CATCH REQUIRES ATTENTION

petrol filler pipe has been repaired with sealing material

Fail 20 Dec 2011 114,294 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fan belt cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2010 108,113 miles

front brake discs worn

fuel tank filler pipe badly corroded

rear wiper split

sump excessively corroded and leaking oil

Fail 13 Dec 2010 108,113 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

fuel tank filler pipe badly corroded

rear wiper split

sump excessively corroded and leaking oil

Pass 22 Dec 2009 98,585 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 87,210 miles

under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2009 87,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2008 82,753 miles

adv slight dampness around steering rack pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2007 77,472 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 77,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 69,034 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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R65 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R65 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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What year was R65 CJO registered?

R65 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R65 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 CJO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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