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R795 JWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,413 mi
Last recorded117,413 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 117,413 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 112,658 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 112,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,958 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,636 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2012 99,537 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

chassis corroding in various places underneath

stone chip in screen

Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,029 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,133 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,268 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 84,268 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 76,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 74,168 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

general underbody corrosion

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,647 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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R795 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R795 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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R795 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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