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R350 VFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,565 mi
Last recorded66,565 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 VFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,565 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 66,565 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre perished/deteriorated slightly

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover split and partly insecure

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Various cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre but none above limits or deep enough to reach cords at time of test

offside front tyre mounted to steel wheel (not alloy wheel as remaining on rest of car at time of test)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked, but not showing any white light

Fail 18 Aug 2009 54,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked, but not showing any white light

Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,060 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,971 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,777 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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R350 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R350 VFC, 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 R350 VFC registered?

R350 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R350 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R350 VFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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