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R889 UMJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,362 mi
Last recorded101,362 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 UMJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 101,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 5 May 2020 101,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 12 May 2018 101,253 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 99,753 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 99,753 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 97,785 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 97,785 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 95,991 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 95,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 93,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 91,917 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 91,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2011 89,812 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 87,683 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 87,683 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 84,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 82,392 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 79,475 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 79,402 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 72,461 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 UMJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R889 UMJ, 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 R889 UMJ registered?

R889 UMJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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