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R778 JPK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,627 mi
Last recorded125,627 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 JPK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 125,627 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 125,627 miles

Nearside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 118,998 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 114,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 114,215 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 106,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

spare wheel missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 106,753 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 100,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,641 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 76,210 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 76,210 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,721 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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R778 JPK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R778 JPK, 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 R778 JPK registered?

R778 JPK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R778 JPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 JPK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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