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R679 RRK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,354 mi
Last recorded72,354 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 RRK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,354 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,081 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 70,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,000 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,324 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,732 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,188 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 59,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,195 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 49,191 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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R679 RRK 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 83.3%.

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 R679 RRK, 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 R679 RRK registered?

R679 RRK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R679 RRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R679 RRK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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