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R79 YRJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,768 mi
Last recorded144,768 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 YRJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 144,768 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 132,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 120,408 miles

small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,078 miles

both rear outer sills very weak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,675 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,192 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,649 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 38,463 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inner face close to limit

Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,857 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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R79 YRJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R79 YRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R79 YRJ registered?

R79 YRJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R79 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 YRJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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