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R179 FGU

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,448 mi
Last recorded93,448 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 FGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,448 miles

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

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

Offside rear sill has slight corrosion.

nearside rear sill has slight corrosion.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 93,448 miles

Offside rear sill has slight corrosion.

nearside rear sill has slight corrosion.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 90,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 87,271 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 87,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 83,657 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 83,657 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 80,478 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,478 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 77,130 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,947 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 73,947 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,533 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 68,233 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 65,129 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 62,497 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 62,497 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2006 59,332 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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R179 FGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R179 FGU, 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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R179 FGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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