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R722 FGN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,826 mi
Last recorded77,826 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 FGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 77,826 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 77,826 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,926 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 68,926 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,527 miles

wipers worn

Fail 4 Jan 2013 61,488 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

clutch worn

wipers worn

Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,177 miles

various covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 7 Jan 2011 47,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing to outer edge and tread splitting

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,422 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,400 miles

rev counter faulty

Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,313 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,699 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 31,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,851 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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R722 FGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R722 FGN, 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 R722 FGN registered?

R722 FGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R722 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 FGN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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