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R790 JJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,142 mi
Last recorded60,142 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 JJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 60,142 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to outer sills

Nearside front indicator broken

Nearside mirror broken

Offside front tyre badly worn edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,515 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,672 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,230 miles

both rear tyres pressures appear low

corrosion to sills and offside rear wheel arch

minor leak rear exhaust joint area

offside front tyre tread perishing

possible driveshaft joint worn

rear number plate deteriorating

unable to see brake pads clearly due to wheel design

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,998 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 53,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,183 miles

corrosion to outer sills

rear brakes noisy

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 50,388 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills

offside front tyre worn edge and near limit

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,797 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,098 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 47,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,021 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,224 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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R790 JJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R790 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 R790 JJO registered?

R790 JJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R790 JJO safe to buy?

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