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R789 JWL

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,009 mi
Last recorded117,009 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,009 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s indicator lens broken

Fail 30 Nov 2012 117,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

no oil on dipstick(topped up)

o/s indicator lens broken

oil filter leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2011 106,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 106,601 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 92,342 miles

front and rear floors corroding

front crossmember corroding

sump corroding and leaking slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,185 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2008 82,967 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 3 Oct 2008 82,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,393 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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R789 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R789 JWL, 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 R789 JWL registered?

R789 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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