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R168 FTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,485 mi
Last recorded93,485 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 FTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 93,485 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsf flasher lense damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2011 93,453 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsf flasher lense damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,349 miles

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

Nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged

Nearside front wiper blade slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 79,349 miles

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

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

Nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged

Nearside front wiper blade slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,478 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front indicator lens damaged.

Pass 31 May 2006 71,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 67,867 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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R168 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R168 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 R168 FTL registered?

R168 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R168 FTL safe to buy?

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