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R464 SFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,656 mi
Last recorded78,656 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 78,656 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,669 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,802 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 73,054 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 71,654 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 71,654 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

near side rear outter sill started to rust

Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,425 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 68,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 65,278 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,638 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,486 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,809 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,936 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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R464 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R464 SFC, 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 R464 SFC registered?

R464 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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