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R864 JEC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

114,403 mi
Last recorded114,403 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 JEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 114,403 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 114,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 114,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant bottle insecure

rear silencer slightly insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2008 106,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2008 106,511 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2006 94,875 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 94,873 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both outer cv boots perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2005 84,733 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2005 84,703 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake lines

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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R864 JEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R864 JEC, 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 R864 JEC registered?

R864 JEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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