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R271 MFA

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,877 mi
Last recorded57,877 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 MFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,877 miles

"scuffs" on both rear inner tyre walls

metal brake pipes starting to corrode leading to rear flex"s

n/s/r outer sill around existing repair starting to corrode

o/s/f outer c/v boot perished

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

"scuffs" on both rear inner tyre walls

metal brake pipes starting to corrode leading to rear flex"s

n/s/r outer sill around existing repair starting to corrode

o/s/f outer c/v boot perished

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,852 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres "on limit" and wearing unevenly

both front to rear brake pipes (at rear) starting to corrode

cuts in n/s/r inner tyre wall

front brake pads low

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 8 Oct 2007 50,852 miles

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres "on limit" and wearing unevenly

both front to rear brake pipes (at rear) starting to corrode

cuts in n/s/r inner tyre wall

front brake pads low

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,622 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front x/member starting to corrode

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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R271 MFA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R271 MFA, 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 R271 MFA registered?

R271 MFA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R271 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 MFA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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