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R176 CFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,415 mi
Last recorded96,415 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 96,415 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 96,415 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 94,179 miles

corrosion o/s outer sill rear section

Fail 18 Aug 2017 94,163 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion o/s outer sill rear section

Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,073 miles

bulb fitted to o/s no: plate lamp for test

Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,827 miles

n/s h/lamp bulb secured

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,822 miles

n/s h/lamp aim reset

Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,338 miles

corrosion n/s/r outer sill

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,745 miles

corrosion n/s outer sill at rear

Fail 21 Aug 2012 78,742 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion n/s outer sill at rear

Fail 13 Aug 2011 75,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 75,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,314 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 73,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 68,070 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 65,569 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 63,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 61,006 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 61,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R176 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R176 CFC, 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 R176 CFC registered?

R176 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R176 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 CFC shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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