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R197 CFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,792 mi
Last recorded89,792 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 82,203 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 72,659 miles

corrosion floor,inner sills & crossmember

front & o/s/r tyres worn-cracks in o/s/r tyre advise to change tyre - brake pipes corroded unable to fully check pipes due to design of car advise to change-

n/s/f shocker bearing sticking slightly advise attension

slight binding front brakes - advise pads to be checked

Fail 19 May 2006 72,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

brake pipes corroded unable to fully check advise to change

front tyres , o/s/r tyre worn-cracks o/s/r tyre advise tyres to be changed

slight corrosion floor , inner sills & cross member -advise pads to check

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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R197 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R197 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R197 CFC registered?

R197 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R197 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 CFC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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