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R990 EJN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,232 mi
Last recorded28,232 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 EJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 28,232 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 28,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S + O/S (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 23,873 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 23,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,621 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 23,242 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 23,242 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,339 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres have small cracks in the tread and tyre walls

Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,540 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,000 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,247 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 19,247 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,456 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 18,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,750 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,930 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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R990 EJN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R990 EJN, 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 R990 EJN registered?

R990 EJN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R990 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 EJN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R990 EJN have outstanding finance?

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