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R889 JCW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,671 mi
Last recorded87,671 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 JCW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,671 miles

brake pipe at rear feeding n/s/r flexi hose showing corrosion

exhaust rear joint corroding and has slight blow

vehicle underside dry and showing surafce corrosion in places

Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,671 miles

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

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

brake pipe at rear feeding n/s/r flexi hose showing corrosion

exhaust rear joint corroding and has slight blow

vehicle underside dry and showing surafce corrosion in places

Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,698 miles

both front outer c,v gaiters spliting

brake pipes at rear on n/s over fuel tank showing corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2012 83,698 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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front outer c,v gaiters spliting

brake pipes at rear on n/s over fuel tank showing corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,289 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 73,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,150 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,598 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,486 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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R889 JCW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R889 JCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R889 JCW registered?

R889 JCW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R889 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 JCW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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