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R557 FBJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 FBJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 May 2009 110,730 miles

rear number plate backing start to discolour, front cross member and underside in places getting rusty engine sump rusty not leaking.

Pass 15 May 2008 105,248 miles

back end of both outer sills rusted and getting weak,front exhaust support bracket weak,engine sump rusted not leaking.

Pass 16 May 2007 99,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 89,549 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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R557 FBJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R557 FBJ, 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 R557 FBJ registered?

R557 FBJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R557 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 FBJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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