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R370 CFC

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,766 mi
Last recorded162,766 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 162,766 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 162,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 156,478 miles

lots of corrosion to underbody and front cross member

Fail 17 Dec 2013 156,449 miles

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)

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

lots of corrosion to underbody and front cross member

Pass 19 Dec 2012 148,434 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 148,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 139,618 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2011 139,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 128,742 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2010 128,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 122,704 miles

Oil leak

offside rear light has a small hole in it

Fail 18 Dec 2009 122,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

offside rear light has a small hole in it

Pass 18 Dec 2008 113,109 miles

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

very bad oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2008 113,109 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

very bad oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 100,101 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 99,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 93,599 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 88,243 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside wiper worn

oil leak

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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R370 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R370 CFC, 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 R370 CFC registered?

R370 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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