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R54 DRF

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,558 mi
Last recorded26,558 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 DRF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,558 miles

Nearside 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)

heavy surface corrosion chassis and suspension

Fail 16 Feb 2010 26,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

heavy surface corrosion chassis and suspension

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,352 miles

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

drivers side mirrir has slight damage

Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,403 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front suspension corroding

rear brake back plates corroding

track rods corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,166 miles

vehicle under body + chassis +suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,738 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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R54 DRF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R54 DRF, 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 R54 DRF registered?

R54 DRF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R54 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 DRF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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