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R294 FAW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,090 mi
Last recorded68,090 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 FAW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,090 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 68,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all under body surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,883 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 61,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,498 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 54,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,517 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R294 FAW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 R294 FAW, 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 R294 FAW registered?

R294 FAW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R294 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 FAW 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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