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R265 FTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,068 mi
Last recorded28,068 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 FTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 28,068 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 27,574 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 27,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 26,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,701 miles

Offside Front tyre is perished and worn on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 26,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is perished and worn on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,404 miles

Nearside Rear body outer sill has some corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre is perished and worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear body outer sill has some corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2015 26,166 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 26,166 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is perished

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,165 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 24,834 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,194 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,430 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,226 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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R265 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R265 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 R265 FTL registered?

R265 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R265 FTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 FTL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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