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R865 FCP

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,689 mi
Last recorded124,689 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 FCP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 124,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,648 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 119,648 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 114,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 109,445 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 91,228 miles

areas of outer sills and under body/floors and chassis becoming rusty

offside front and rear tyres cracked and perished to legal limit recomend renewal 175/65R14

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 May 2010 91,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

areas of outer sills and under body/floors and chassis becoming rusty

offside front and rear tyres cracked and perished to legal limit recomend renewal 175/65R14

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2009 88,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blade effectiveness.

offside front brake noisey!

rear registration plate, letters deterioating.

tyres deterioating/splitting!

Fail 11 May 2009 88,587 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blade effectiveness.

offside front brake noisey!

rear registration plate, letters deterioating.

tyres deterioating/splitting!

Pass 16 May 2008 86,183 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside 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)

STRONGLY ADVISE offside front tyre cracked

STRONGLY ADVISE offside head light cover broken [sharp edge]

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre damaged

offside floor/sill joint corroding

offside rear tyre slight cracking

rear no plate poor

Fail 15 May 2008 86,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear no plate poor

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside 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)

STRONGLY ADVISE offside front tyre cracked

STRONGLY ADVISE offside head light cover broken [sharp edge]

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre damaged

offside floor/sill joint corroding

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 11 May 2007 83,066 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear chassie corroded

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

offside front flasher damaged, loose

Fail 9 May 2007 83,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear chassie corroded

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

offside front flasher damaged [loose]

Pass 11 May 2006 78,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 69,036 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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R865 FCP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R865 FCP, 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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R865 FCP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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