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R606 SFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,387 mi
Last recorded124,387 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2012 124,387 miles

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

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

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 12 Jan 2012 124,387 miles

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 11 Feb 2011 117,861 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 117,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front cross member starting to corroid

Near side & off side rear sill repaired by wealding

Near side front inner wing repaired

Off side front wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Play in near side track rod

Pass 25 May 2010 113,105 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 112,890 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

General surface corrosion susp parts and body work front and rear .

Mark front screen close to limits .

Pass 26 May 2009 106,348 miles

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

General corrosion close to limits

Marks on screen close to limits

Poss power steering leak stains .

Fail 29 May 2008 99,452 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 99,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 92,487 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Splits in power steering belt

Pass 31 May 2006 85,546 miles

Front number plate close to limits

POSS power steering leak STAIN

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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R606 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R606 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 R606 SFC registered?

R606 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R606 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R606 SFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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