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R731 JCD

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

146,615 mi
Last recorded146,615 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 JCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 146,615 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 13 Feb 2018 146,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front lower cross member corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Feb 2017 141,440 miles

Front lower cross member heavily corroded

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6 mm on inner edge of tread

Fail 6 Feb 2017 141,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front lower cross member heavily corroded

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6 mm on inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Feb 2016 135,548 miles

front lower cross member heavily corroded

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Fail 5 Feb 2016 135,546 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front lower cross member heavily corroded

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 11 Feb 2015 129,712 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 129,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 124,912 miles

centr and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 Feb 2014 124,912 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centr and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2013 119,914 miles

front x member corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 119,910 miles

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

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

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

front x member corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 114,943 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 114,931 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 110,718 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 110,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,469 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 107,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 102,346 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 97,661 miles

n/s rear tyre poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2008 97,660 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear tyre poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2007 91,592 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 91,592 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front exhaust mount weak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 85,242 miles

oil leak

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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R731 JCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R731 JCD, 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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R731 JCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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