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R742 JJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,357 mi
Last recorded100,357 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 JJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on nearside and offside rear part of outer sills

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,674 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 98,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,547 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 92,243 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 92,243 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,465 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,171 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner tread

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,646 miles

n/s front outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,376 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,896 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 75,837 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,252 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 66,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished,and tread damaged,nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

Pass 30 Jun 2005 62,352 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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R742 JJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R742 JJO, 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 R742 JJO registered?

R742 JJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R742 JJO safe to buy?

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