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R103 MFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,489 mi
Last recorded70,489 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 MFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,108 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 68,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,457 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 64,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,189 miles

Light cracking to both outer drive shaft gaitors

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion to front cross members

Fail 29 Jun 2009 60,189 miles

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

Light cracking to both outer drive shaft gaitors

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion to front cross members

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,305 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,521 miles

front and rear number plates water damage. recommend both to be replaced

Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,688 miles

front and rear number plates water damage

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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R103 MFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R103 MFC, 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 R103 MFC registered?

R103 MFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R103 MFC safe to buy?

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