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R385 CFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust pipe slight corroded

nsr brakepipe slightly corroded has plastic cover over pipe not fully inspected

pas oil cooler slight sepage

Fail 20 Oct 2011 85,816 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust pipe slight corroded

nsr brakepipe slightly corroded has plastic cover over pipe not fully inspected

pas oil cooler slight sepage

Pass 23 Oct 2010 75,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 63,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,999 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,061 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,607 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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R385 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R385 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 R385 CFC registered?

R385 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R385 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 CFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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