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R346 FOB

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,250 mi
Last recorded43,250 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 FOB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 43,250 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 31,504 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,315 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,416 miles

front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 3 Nov 2014 30,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Nov 2013 29,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,169 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 28,169 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,535 miles

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

both rear tyres on about 3mm.

slight damage / sidewall cracking osr tyre.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,044 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,052 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 15,375 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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R346 FOB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R346 FOB, 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 R346 FOB registered?

R346 FOB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R346 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 FOB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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