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R568 BCL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 BCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 118,558 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 107,929 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 101,312 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front shock absorber protective shrouds damaged

corrosion on the nearside outer sill

Pass 29 Jan 2007 92,613 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 12 Dec 2006 92,048 miles

n/sd/f and o/s/f cv boots perished

o/s/r and n/s/r steel brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

Fail 6 Dec 2005 85,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front cv boots perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2005 85,566 miles

both front cv boots perished

slight play in steering rack

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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R568 BCL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R568 BCL, 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 R568 BCL registered?

R568 BCL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R568 BCL safe to buy?

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