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R27 FFS

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,200 mi
Last recorded71,200 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 FFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 71,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,865 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 69,865 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,955 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 57,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,608 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,645 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,174 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,602 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 46,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,183 miles

RUST N/S SILL EXHAUST RUSTY BATTERY FLAT CAR HAS BEEN STANDING

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,278 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,063 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 40,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,632 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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R27 FFS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R27 FFS, 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 R27 FFS registered?

R27 FFS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R27 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 FFS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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