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R741 RJB

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,120 mi
Last recorded155,120 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 RJB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 155,120 miles

corrosion around front top strut mounts

corrosion at brake pipe to nearside rear hose

corrosion in rear chassis rails

extensive welding repairs effected to upper rear seat belt mounting points inside boot

repairs effected to outer sills

stone chip in screen

Fail 22 Feb 2011 155,120 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

corrosion around front top strut mounts

corrosion at brake pipe to nearside rear hose

corrosion in rear chassis rails

extensive welding repairs effected to upper rear seat belt mounting points inside boot

repairs effected to outer sills

stone chip in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2010 149,755 miles

corrosion around nearside outer sill,advise attention soon

corrosion forming around top coil spring cup plates

corrosion on inner fitch panels

exact condition of front pads unknown,limited vision

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2010 149,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion around nearside outer sill,advise attention soon

corrosion forming around top coil spring cup plates

corrosion on inner fitch panels

exact condition of front pads unknown,limited vision

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2009 143,519 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 137,215 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 137,215 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 130,389 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 123,506 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R741 RJB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R741 RJB, 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 R741 RJB registered?

R741 RJB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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