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R279 FAE

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,395 mi
Last recorded101,395 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 FAE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 101,395 miles

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

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 93,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 84,578 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 84,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 77,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,189 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,223 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,437 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 49,750 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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R279 FAE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R279 FAE, 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 R279 FAE registered?

R279 FAE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R279 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 FAE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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