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R216 CFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,343 mi
Last recorded77,343 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,270 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

rubber bellows on strutts and shockabsorbers insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2009 75,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

rubber bellows on strutts and shockabsorbers insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2008 67,140 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 67,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 62,041 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,590 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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R216 CFC 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 R216 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 R216 CFC registered?

R216 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R216 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 CFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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