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R608 SFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,744 mi
Last recorded59,744 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,744 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,790 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,790 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,030 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 47,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,576 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 36,964 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 May 2007 30,191 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,779 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 29,776 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2006 19,270 miles

n/s/r tyre slight out of shape.

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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R608 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R608 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 R608 SFC registered?

R608 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R608 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 SFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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