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R234 FTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,991 mi
Last recorded140,991 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 FTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 140,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 141,535 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r shock absorber slight leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 138,793 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 138,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 135,640 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 130,312 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 130,312 miles

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

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2008 120,306 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 120,193 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2007 110,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 101,086 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 101,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 90,285 miles

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

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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R234 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R234 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 R234 FTL registered?

R234 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R234 FTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 FTL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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