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R91 CJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,162 mi
Last recorded175,162 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 175,162 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 175,161 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 175,156 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all shock covers split

chip in screen

corrosion on body work and damage

corrosion on rear main chassis rail

osr tyre worn on edge

slight oil leak on engine

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 165,063 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear shocker covers split

Pass 22 Apr 2010 153,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 138,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all shock absorber dust covers split & perished

chips in screen

front cross member corroded but not holed

nsr tyre crazed & perished

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 May 2009 138,757 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all shock absorber dust covers split & perished

chips in screen

front cross member corroded but not holed

nsr tyre crazed & perished

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2008 127,690 miles

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

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

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

both front and rear shocker boots split

front crossmember going rusty

rear metral brake pipes going rusty

slight power steering fluid leak around tank/pipes

v belts worn

Fail 25 Apr 2008 127,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and rear shocker boots split

front crossmember going rusty

rear metral brake pipes going rusty

slight power steering fluid leak around tank/pipes

v belts worn

Pass 24 Apr 2007 118,430 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 118,430 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r child seats fitted, unable to fully test adult belts

rear registration plate becoming delaminated

Pass 28 Apr 2006 115,059 miles

Wiper blades and rear number plate in poor condition.

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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R91 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R91 CJO, 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 R91 CJO registered?

R91 CJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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