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R362 VFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,496 mi
Last recorded58,496 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 VFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,496 miles

front brakes binding slightly

offside rear part outer body sill corroded

under side of car corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,930 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside mirror secured by tape

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,387 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

lots of body rust all over and sills

n/s mirror tapped up

n/s/r tyre asperished in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,637 miles

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

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

all suspension units corroded front and rear

Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,626 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all suspension units corroded front and rear

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,296 miles

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

front cross member corroded

front exhaust braket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,590 miles

front crossmember corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s/ door mirror damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,718 miles

front crossmember corroded but not holed

o/s/f wiper split but still clearing screen

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

tempary repair to near side front door

Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,085 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 53,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,095 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 52,095 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front No plate poor

Pass 16 Sep 2006 51,194 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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R362 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R362 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 R362 VFC registered?

R362 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R362 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 VFC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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