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R451 FGH

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,498 mi
Last recorded101,498 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 FGH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 87,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR & NSR Shock absorber dust boots split

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer joint is slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,942 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 58,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,296 miles

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

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

exhaust system lightly corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust boots in poor condition

nearside front chassis rail damaged

power steering pipes damp

Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,944 miles

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers split

nearside front chassis rail damaged

power steering pipes damp

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,941 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 45,940 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bumper scratched

Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,990 miles

nail in spare tyre tread below legal limit

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

power steering pipes damp

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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R451 FGH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R451 FGH, 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 R451 FGH registered?

R451 FGH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R451 FGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 FGH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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