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R443 SDC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,649 mi
Last recorded84,649 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 SDC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2008 77,463 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 69,070 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 69,035 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,479 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 58,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

number 3 plug insecure

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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R443 SDC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R443 SDC, 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 R443 SDC registered?

R443 SDC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R443 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 SDC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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