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R68 DRF

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,819 mi
Last recorded84,819 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 DRF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 84,819 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all wheel arches corroding

both outer front constant velocity gaiters slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs showing signs of wear

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2008 84,762 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all wheel arches corroding

both outer front constant velocity gaiters slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs showing signs of wear

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general under vehicle corrosion

rear tyres wearing on edges

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2006 73,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 66,537 miles

exhaust secure, part of front bracket missing, recommend attention

Fail 20 Jul 2005 66,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust secure, part of front bracket missing, recommend attention

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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R68 DRF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R68 DRF, 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 R68 DRF registered?

R68 DRF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R68 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 DRF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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