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R344 FCP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,108 mi
Last recorded107,108 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 FCP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,108 miles

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly

engine and gearbox mountings defective-x2 front anti roll bar link rubber bushes peirshed-x2 wishbone arms corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriated-x2 inner and outter sills corroded-all outter wheel arches corroded-all brake pipes surface rust-exhaust and mountings corroded-exhaust smoking when cold-front brakes slightly binding and juddering

x2 rear shockers damp and bushes deteriated-front panel/crossmember corroded-all flexi hose ferrules corroded-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-power steering damp, no leak visible-all coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine and gearbox mountings defective-x2 front anti roll bar link rubber bushes peirshed-x2 wishbone arms corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriated-x2 inner and outter sills corroded-all outter wheel arches corroded-all brake pipes surface rust-exhaust and mountings corroded-exhaust smoking when cold-front brakes slightly binding and juddering

x2 rear shockers damp and bushes deteriated-front panel/crossmember corroded-all flexi hose ferrules corroded-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-power steering damp, no leak visible-all coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 104,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 99,703 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 99,703 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 95,816 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 95,768 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 89,541 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 89,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,116 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,491 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 67,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Sep 2005 59,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 59,569 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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R344 FCP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R344 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

R344 FCP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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