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R604 SFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,802 mi
Last recorded119,802 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 119,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear quarter panels corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 119,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear quarter panels corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 107,068 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 102,601 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2008 102,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 91,893 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 84,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,458 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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R604 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R604 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 R604 SFC registered?

R604 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R604 SFC safe to buy?

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