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R549 GFL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,557 mi
Last recorded120,557 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 GFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 120,557 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 120,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2013 117,379 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 111,337 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2012 111,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2011 103,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,662 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,552 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 80,181 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,181 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,807 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 65,634 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 65,634 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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R549 GFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R549 GFL, 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 R549 GFL registered?

R549 GFL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R549 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R549 GFL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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