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R863 FWX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,142 mi
Last recorded63,142 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 FWX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,142 miles

All tyres perished.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,586 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,962 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,961 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,180 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre sidewall splitting slightly

o/s rear tyre sidewall splitting slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,397 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,943 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,504 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 23,748 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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R863 FWX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R863 FWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R863 FWX registered?

R863 FWX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R863 FWX safe to buy?

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