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R503 FSG

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,233 mi
Last recorded114,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 FSG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,233 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on various steering and suspension parts

floor and rear chassis corroded

front lower panel holed

heavy oil leak

n/s/f strut turret corroded

n/s/r inner arch corroded/holed

o/s/f inner wing holed

slight bind o/s/f

Fail 6 Jul 2015 114,233 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on various steering and suspension parts

floor and rear chassis corroded

front lower panel holed

heavy oil leak

n/s/f strut turret corroded

n/s/r inner arch corroded/holed

o/s/f inner wing holed

slight bind o/s/f

Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,067 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front cross member holed and corroded

general underneath of car rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,593 miles

underside of car rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,171 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle corroded .both rear boot wells holed outside prescribed area .

welding repair cover with under seal cant fully inspect

Fail 21 Jul 2011 104,125 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle corroded .both rear boot wells holed outside prescribed area .

Pass 21 Jul 2010 101,219 miles

exhaust system rusty

front crossmember rusty and corroded

noth rear chassis rails rusty and swollen

petrol filler pipes rusty

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2010 101,186 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

front crossmember rusty and corroded

noth rear chassis rails rusty and swollen

petrol filler pipes rusty

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2009 98,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 95,364 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front crossmember corroded

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 17 Jul 2007 91,434 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 91,338 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 86,998 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 86,998 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R503 FSG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R503 FSG, 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 R503 FSG registered?

R503 FSG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R503 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 FSG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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