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R716 FPU

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,555 mi
Last recorded63,555 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 FPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,555 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 62,066 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,717 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 60,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,141 miles

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded but not pitted to excess

rear brakes 19% imbalance

starting to show signs of corrosion through out vechicle.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,827 miles

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes above fuel tank showing signs of corrosion but not pitted yet.

showing signs of corrosion through out vechicle.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,454 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking and wear around walls and tread.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,894 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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R716 FPU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R716 FPU, 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 R716 FPU registered?

R716 FPU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R716 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 FPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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