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R887 JCD

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,825 mi
Last recorded129,825 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 JCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 129,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 129,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,393 miles

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

both front shockabsorber dust covers split.

front crossmember started to corrode.

o/s door mirror slightly dammaged.

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracked and perrished.

rear brake pipes started to corrode.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 119,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front shockabsorber dust covers split.

brake warning lamp on.

front crossmember started to corrode.

handbrake warning lamp not working.

o/s door mirror slightly dammaged.

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracked and perrished.

rear brake pipes started to corrode.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 106,860 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all rear brake pipes started to corrode.

both inner edges of both front tyres worn.

n/s/f o/s/f suspension strut gaitors both perrished.

n/s/f of vehicle has been dammaged.

o/s door mirror glass loose.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all rear brake pipes started to corrode.

both inner edges of both front tyres worn.

n/s headlamp fixing broken but lamp secure.

n/s/f o/s/f suspension strut gaitors both perrished.

n/s/f of vehicle has been dammaged.

o/s door mirror glass loose.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 102,054 miles

o/s door mirror dammaged but secure.

rear brake pipes started to corrode.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 102,054 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s door mirror dammaged but secure.

rear brake pipes started to corrode.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 101,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 97,390 miles

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

o/s/rear and n/s/rear tyres slightly out of shape

oil leak around oil pressure switch

Fail 29 Aug 2008 97,390 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear and n/s/rear tyres slightly out of shape

oil leak around oil pressure switch

Pass 7 Feb 2007 77,912 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 77,912 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,987 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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R887 JCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R887 JCD, 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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R887 JCD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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