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R388 FUY

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 FUY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 94,553 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,521 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,754 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 83,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,737 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 71,737 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,673 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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R388 FUY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R388 FUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R388 FUY registered?

R388 FUY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R388 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 FUY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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