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R599 SFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,871 mi
Last recorded78,871 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 78,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 68,886 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 64,546 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 64,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 62,462 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2008 59,630 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 59,619 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 56,894 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 54,993 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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R599 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R599 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 R599 SFC registered?

R599 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R599 SFC safe to buy?

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