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R862 LYJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,717 mi
Last recorded84,717 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 LYJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,545 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

repairs to o/s and n/s rear sills?

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,046 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,492 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,921 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,104 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 59,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,918 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 56,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack up

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,847 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 50,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,790 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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R862 LYJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R862 LYJ, 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 R862 LYJ registered?

R862 LYJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R862 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 LYJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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