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R704 BAF

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,265 mi
Last recorded90,265 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 BAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 90,265 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear suspension rusty

n/s door mirror missing

n/s o/s sills rusty

o/s door rusty

under side rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2010 90,188 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

cat converter shield missing

front and rear suspension rusty

n/s door mirror missing

n/s o/s sills rusty

o/s door rusty

under side rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,984 miles

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

engine sump rusty

front under tray adrift

Fail 20 Jan 2009 83,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

engine sump rusty

front under tray adrift

Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,914 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside mirror held by tape

Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,139 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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R704 BAF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc 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 R704 BAF, 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 R704 BAF registered?

R704 BAF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R704 BAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 BAF 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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