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R383 FGV

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,164 mi
Last recorded113,164 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 FGV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,164 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corrosion outer front sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corrosion rear outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corrosion front outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,562 miles

both rear inner arches corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2018 97,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner arches corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 87,752 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes all coated/greased

Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,255 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

brake pipes all coated/greased

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,199 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,444 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,470 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,470 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,138 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,503 miles

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

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

back end of nearside sill getting weak, front crossmember rusted, baffle loose in centre exhaust pipe,alternator and power steering belts cracked.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,054 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,054 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,030 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,525 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on edges.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 29,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,615 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,605 miles

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

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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R383 FGV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R383 FGV, 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 R383 FGV registered?

R383 FGV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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