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R143 FTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,106 mi
Last recorded82,106 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 FTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,106 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,803 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,080 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 70,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,508 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 66,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,303 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,571 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 58,571 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre 3mm

off side front tyre 2mm

Pass 13 Jul 2006 54,057 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 50,510 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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R143 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 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 R143 FTL, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R143 FTL registered?

R143 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R143 FTL safe to buy?

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