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R995 JCW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,040 mi
Last recorded72,040 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 JCW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,807 miles

Corrosion around rear suspension muonting areas o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on fuel pipes.

Corrosion on n/s outer sill.

Corrosion on rear inner wings o/s & n/s.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 63,647 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion around rear suspension muonting areas o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on fuel pipes.

Corrosion on n/s outer sill.

Corrosion on rear inner wings o/s & n/s.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,192 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,401 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 52,767 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 52,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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R995 JCW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R995 JCW, 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 R995 JCW registered?

R995 JCW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R995 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R995 JCW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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