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R688 RRK

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,559 mi
Last recorded82,559 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 RRK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,559 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,272 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUTS

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,844 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 68,842 miles

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

Oil leak

oil sump pan damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,397 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 64,379 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 7 Jul 2009 57,800 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 57,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,999 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,926 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2007 48,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,425 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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R688 RRK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R688 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 R688 RRK registered?

R688 RRK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R688 RRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 RRK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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