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R744 FSG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,072 mi
Last recorded83,072 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 FSG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,488 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,932 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 70,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 70,649 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,432 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,857 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,966 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,888 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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R744 FSG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R744 FSG, 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 R744 FSG registered?

R744 FSG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R744 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 FSG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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