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R260 JFE

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,746 mi
Last recorded104,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 JFE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 104,746 miles

front brake pads approx 75 percent worn

main brake pipe-front section dev. corrosion

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s front chassis, front floors and sills to floors all developing corrosion/weak in places

Pass 10 Jul 2009 101,696 miles

front brake pads approx. 70 percent worn

main brake pipe along floor developing corrosion in places

nail in n/s front tyre and outer wall minor cut

rear chassis developing corrosion in places

slight distortion on rear brakes

Fail 9 Jul 2009 101,695 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front brake pads approx. 70 percent worn

main brake pipe along floor developing corrosion in places

nail in n/s front tyre and outer wall minor cut

rear chassis developing corrosion in places

slight distortion on rear brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2008 99,011 miles

main brake pipes dev. corrosion at front

o/s rear outer sill developing corrosion

rear fuel pipes corrodedat rear

Pass 23 Jul 2007 95,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 91,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 84,849 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 84,849 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R260 JFE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R260 JFE, 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 R260 JFE registered?

R260 JFE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R260 JFE safe to buy?

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