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R641 SFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,799 mi
Last recorded121,799 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 121,799 miles

front cross member corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 121,778 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front cross member corroded

rear valance holed and ccorroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 15 Apr 2014 119,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2013 116,768 miles

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

Oil leak

both front drop link bushes split and perished

both n/s tyre valves perishing/split

lower front panel corroding. holds engine mount and radiator

Fail 5 Apr 2013 116,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front drop link bushes split and perished

both n/s tyre valves perishing/split

both rear behind inner arches corroded and holed (marked)

lower front panel corroding. holds engine mount and radiator

Pass 7 Apr 2012 113,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 113,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,765 miles

Oil leak

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

corosion to under body

s/corosion to both inner/outter sills

s/corosion to rear boot floor

Fail 13 Apr 2011 110,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

corosion to under body

s/corosion to both inner/outter sills

s/corosion to rear boot floor

Pass 9 Apr 2010 106,894 miles

Oil leak

front cross member rusty.

o/s/n/s inner sills to floor rusty.

o/s/n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes cracked.

o/s/n/s/r inner sills to floor rusty.

o/s/n/s/r metal brake pipes starting to rust.

some free play in hand brake.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 106,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front cross member rusty.

o/s/n/s inner sills to floor rusty.

o/s/n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes cracked.

o/s/n/s/r inner sills to floor rusty.

o/s/n/s/r metal brake pipes starting to rust.

some free play in hand brake.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 104,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2009 104,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 100,906 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 100,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2007 90,974 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 May 2007 90,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2006 80,011 miles

advise nearside rear tyre starting to flat spot on inner edge

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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R641 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R641 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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R641 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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