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R142 FKO

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,795 mi
Last recorded141,795 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 FKO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 141,795 miles

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

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

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jan 2011 141,503 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 133,118 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

sills corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2009 122,714 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 122,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 110,506 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 107,219 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded but not holed

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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R142 FKO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R142 FKO, 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 R142 FKO registered?

R142 FKO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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