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R747 FPU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,384 mi
Last recorded183,384 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 FPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 183,384 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 181,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 178,255 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 174,954 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 159,106 miles

nearside front and both rear ytyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2008 159,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and both rear ytyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2007 133,442 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 27 Jun 2006 110,037 miles

all other wheel trims are scored

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

corrosion on various brake pipes

drive shafts outer boots are perished

engine sump is corroded

exhaust is corroded

front and rear bumpers are damaged

is the tracking ok

n/s front wheel trim is missing

o/s front tyre is worn to the legal limit

oil pressure switch is leaking

screen is damaged

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 FPU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 R747 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 R747 FPU registered?

R747 FPU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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