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R344 CPP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,394 mi
Last recorded105,394 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 CPP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine rattle on idle

front cross member corroded

tailbox corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 100,356 miles

chips in windscreen

damaged to o/s/r inner body

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear outer sills starting to corrode

rear repaire plates starting to corrode

Fail 29 Mar 2011 100,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

chips in windscreen

damaged to o/s/r inner body

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear outer sills starting to corrode

rear repaire plates starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,388 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 93,336 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,977 miles

all 4 tyres worn

clutch is very heavy

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,723 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 73,014 miles

mid and rear exhaust badly corroded

n.s outer sill at rear,becoming corroded

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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R344 CPP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R344 CPP, 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 R344 CPP registered?

R344 CPP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R344 CPP safe to buy?

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