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R246 FYJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,273 mi
Last recorded48,273 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 FYJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,273 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT SECTION OF EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL LINES CORRODED

Fail 7 Jan 2019 48,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL LINES CORRODED

Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,854 miles

BRAKE PIPE INTO O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODED ........EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

BRAKE PIPES AROUND REAR OF VEHICLE CORRODING

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FUEL LINES UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

LOWER OF BOTH FRONT WINGS CORRODED

N/S FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER PERISHING

POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,133 miles

front to rear fuel pipes slightly rusty

nearside sill to floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2014 44,996 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,880 miles

offside rear front to rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2012 42,308 miles

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2012 42,308 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 28 Dec 2011 41,914 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,426 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,586 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,738 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls slightly perished

Pass 28 Dec 2007 38,387 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 36,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,454 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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R246 FYJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R246 FYJ, 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 R246 FYJ registered?

R246 FYJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R246 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 FYJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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