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R734 FAW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,000 mi
Last recorded66,000 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 FAW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,561 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,943 miles

nearside front tyre appears to have been run flat which could have resulted in sidewall damage. No cords or ply are exposed.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,943 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre appears to have been run flat which could have resulted in sidewall damage. No cords or ply are exposed.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,877 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 60,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,377 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,622 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 57,622 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 56,319 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 54,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,088 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 51,088 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R734 FAW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R734 FAW, 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 R734 FAW registered?

R734 FAW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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