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R549 FGC

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,683 mi
Last recorded106,683 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 FGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 106,683 miles

brake pipes corroding

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

temporary fuel cap fitted

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2008 106,683 miles

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

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)

brake pipes corroding

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

temporary fuel cap fitted

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2007 101,625 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear outer sill panels corroding

front brake pads getting low

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2007 101,625 miles

both rear outer sill panels corroding

front brake pads getting low

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2006 95,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2006 95,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2005 89,245 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 89,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R549 FGC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 R549 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R549 FGC registered?

R549 FGC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R549 FGC safe to buy?

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