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R668 BDV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,943 mi
Last recorded36,943 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 BDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 36,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 36,806 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,695 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,268 miles

Near side & off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Near side & off side rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 35,333 miles

Near side & off side rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,024 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 34,451 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 34,236 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 34,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2012 33,269 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2011 33,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 32,170 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2010 32,104 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2009 31,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2009 31,294 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2008 29,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2007 26,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,750 miles

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

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

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

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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R668 BDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R668 BDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R668 BDV registered?

R668 BDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R668 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 BDV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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