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R726 BFB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,332 mi
Last recorded45,332 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 BFB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,579 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,026 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,182 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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,806 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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R726 BFB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R726 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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What year was R726 BFB registered?

R726 BFB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R726 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 BFB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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