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R238 FNC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,082 mi
Last recorded100,082 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 FNC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 100,082 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 100,082 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 95,263 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

O/S/R TYRE WORN [WALL]

OUTER SILLS CORRODED.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 89,540 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 89,540 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R238 FNC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 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 R238 FNC, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R238 FNC registered?

R238 FNC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R238 FNC safe to buy?

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