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R891 JWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,543 mi
Last recorded62,543 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 61,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,990 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded slightly...

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill lower arch areas corroded slightly around previous repair..

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre approx 2mm inner edge

slight corrosion to previous repair outer sill areas n/s and o/s...

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,257 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to both rear outer sill areas not excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,425 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear outer sill/arch areas slightly corroded.

n/s/f tyre approx 2mm inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,873 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,785 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 55,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,964 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 52,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,264 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,267 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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R891 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R891 JWL, 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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R891 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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