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R264 FDM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,059 mi
Last recorded134,059 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 FDM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 134,059 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 123,490 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 113,570 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 113,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 101,874 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 91,920 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,781 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,285 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,325 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 43,742 miles

both front wiper blades require replacement soon

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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R264 FDM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R264 FDM, 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 R264 FDM registered?

R264 FDM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R264 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R264 FDM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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