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R699 BFB

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,334 mi
Last recorded72,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 BFB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,334 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 72,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 68,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 68,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 63,820 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint SEEPAGE AROUND PIPE CONNECTIONS (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 63,820 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint SEEPAGE AROUND PIPE CONNECTIONS (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,504 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 54,024 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 54,024 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAKING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 44,588 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive FRONT BOTH SIDES LOWER ARMS SURFACE RUST (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 42,694 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,686 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 42,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,683 miles

Front o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion

Rear o/s & n/s brake pipes corroded

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 42,683 miles

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

Front o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion

Rear o/s & n/s brake pipes corroded

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease at rear

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside front to rear brake pipe covered in grease at rear

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease at rear

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside front to rear brake pipe covered in grease at rear

front subframe slight corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight damp with grease (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 42,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight damp with grease (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,979 miles

centre to rear exhaust system rusty

front crossmember corrosion

n/s & o/s front brake discs rusty

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,300 miles

front brake discs rusty

front crossmember corrosion

lower sills/chassis corrosion

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,721 miles

both front tyres perished

front brake discs rusty

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,837 miles

FRont cross member corroded

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,029 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,270 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,160 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,179 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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R699 BFB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R699 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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R699 BFB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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