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R251 FDM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,311 mi
Last recorded94,311 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 FDM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,311 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 94,311 miles

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

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

Offside 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 excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 87,951 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 87,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 86,228 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 83,850 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 83,850 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 82,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2008 82,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has split in outer sidewall (not to cord)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 80,254 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,354 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 77,349 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R251 FDM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R251 FDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R251 FDM?

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What year was R251 FDM registered?

R251 FDM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R251 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 FDM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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