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R863 JJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,285 mi
Last recorded69,285 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 JJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,285 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,309 miles

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

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

drop link rubber bushes split and perished

Fail 23 Jul 2010 68,309 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

drop link rubber bushes split and perished

Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,054 miles

alternator belt cracking

front droplinks- bottom bushes cracking

front wishbone arms rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,054 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alternator belt cracking

front droplinks- bottom bushes cracking

front wishbone arms rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2008 61,885 miles

both front droplinks bottom bushes starting to split

Fail 14 Jul 2008 61,885 miles

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

both front droplinks bottom bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,029 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 60,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,398 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 58,398 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 56,321 miles

front brake pads low †rear tyres low on tread †

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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R863 JJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R863 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 R863 JJO registered?

R863 JJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R863 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R863 JJO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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