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R363 VFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,643 mi
Last recorded137,643 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 VFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 137,643 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 131,712 miles

2 rear sills are corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 123,863 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 117,196 miles

Nearside and Offside sills are corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 117,196 miles

Nearside and Offside sills are corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 108,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,739 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 92,233 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 92,233 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,038 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 86,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 778,117 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 78,117 miles

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

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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R363 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 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 R363 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 R363 VFC registered?

R363 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R363 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R363 VFC shows 14 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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