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R273 FHO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,734 mi
Last recorded69,734 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 FHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,734 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 69,696 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,734 miles

constant velocity boots cracking

general corrosion

handbrake travel

rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2012 66,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

constant velocity boots cracking

general corrosion

handbrake travel

rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,277 miles

handbrake travel nearing limits

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,551 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,007 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to bith inner and outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,597 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 48,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,229 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,624 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 35,550 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R273 FHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R273 FHO, 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 R273 FHO registered?

R273 FHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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