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R272 FCL

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,050 mi
Last recorded108,050 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 FCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 108,050 miles

front no plate starting to discolour

front to rear brake pipes sealed

nearside caliper seal missing

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

offside front inner wing insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2008 107,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

front no plate starting to discolour

front to rear brake pipes sealed

nearside caliper seal missing

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

obstruction in windscreen

offside front inner wing insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2007 91,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 91,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 87,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 79,466 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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R272 FCL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R272 FCL, 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 R272 FCL registered?

R272 FCL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R272 FCL safe to buy?

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