MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on edges
chips in screen
corrosion on brake pipes
wear on brake discs
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on edges
chips in screen
corrosion on brake pipes
wear on brake discs
corrosion on arches and sill sections
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion starting on underside
rear brakes uneven
corrosion on brake pipes
rear brakes noisy
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on brake pipes
rear brakes noisy
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on brake pipes
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R396 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R396 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 R396 VFC registered?
R396 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 September 1997.
Is R396 VFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R396 VFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R396 VFC have outstanding finance?
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