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R818 JTX

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,250 mi
Last recorded129,250 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 JTX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,250 miles

Advise surface corrosion to front lower crossmember

Advise surface corrosion to o/s & n/s outer sills.

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 129,250 miles

Advise surface corrosion to front lower crossmember

Advise surface corrosion to o/s & n/s outer sills.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,052 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 110,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,324 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 94,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,498 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,086 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,867 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 60,867 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R818 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R818 JTX, 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 R818 JTX registered?

R818 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R818 JTX safe to buy?

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