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R898 JEC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,241 mi
Last recorded102,241 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 JEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,241 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 102,241 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 96,898 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 96,854 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 85,558 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 77,052 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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R898 JEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R898 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 R898 JEC registered?

R898 JEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R898 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 JEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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