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R282 FTL

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,098 mi
Last recorded123,098 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 FTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 123,098 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 122,980 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 113,864 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 113,864 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 106,776 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 99,398 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,239 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 93,239 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front outer cv boots perished

brake fluid level low

front wipers smear

rear wiper split and insecure

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 11 Jul 2007 83,047 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 74,081 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 74,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 72,643 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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R282 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R282 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 R282 FTL registered?

R282 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R282 FTL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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