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T988 JNW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,887 mi
Last recorded78,887 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 JNW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,887 miles

fault on steering lock

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,024 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,665 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 74,664 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,658 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 71,969 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,201 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 51,742 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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T988 JNW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T988 JNW, 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 T988 JNW registered?

T988 JNW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T988 JNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T988 JNW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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