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R656 BFB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,936 mi
Last recorded71,936 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 BFB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,936 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,800 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,400 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,966 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,245 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake pads on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,683 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,334 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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R656 BFB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R656 BFB, 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 R656 BFB registered?

R656 BFB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R656 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R656 BFB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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