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R747 FGC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,026 mi
Last recorded87,026 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 FGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 87,026 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,381 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 81,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 65,580 miles

both lower front ball joints do not have split pins correctly fitted custermer informs has used locktite recommend nylock nuts or castle nut with split pin

suspect corrosion both outer sills covered by undersill stood tapping test

Fail 30 Dec 2014 65,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both lower front ball joints do not have split pins correctly fitted custermer informs has used locktite recommend nylock nuts or castle nut with split pin

suspect corrosion both outer sills covered by undersill stood tapping test

Pass 9 May 2013 49,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,664 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 39,657 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,650 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,414 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,965 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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R747 FGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R747 FGC, 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 R747 FGC registered?

R747 FGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R747 FGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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