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R421 CFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,293 mi
Last recorded85,293 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,293 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,328 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 83,328 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 76,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 72,591 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,042 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,574 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 61,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,397 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres tread badly cracked [no cords exsposed]also worn low inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,584 miles

front brake imbalance high read 20% max 25%

rear tyres tread cracked all the way around also worn low inner track

Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,125 miles

rear tyres tread starting to seperate

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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R421 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R421 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 R421 CFC registered?

R421 CFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R421 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 CFC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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