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R780 SFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,326 mi
Last recorded170,326 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 170,326 miles

general corrosion font crossmember

general corrosion inner sills and rear chassis

n/s/r tyre cracked

rear reg deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2010 170,326 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general corrosion font crossmember

general corrosion inner sills and rear chassis

n/s/r tyre cracked

rear reg deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2009 142,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil sump corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Aug 2009 142,325 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil sump corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Aug 2008 119,471 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

catalytic converter corroded

outer sills and under body showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pipes damp with grease

rear dampers dust gaiters split

rear reg plate dteriorated

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 12 Aug 2008 119,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

catalytic converter corroded

outer sills and under body showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pipes damp with grease

rear dampers dust gaiters split

rear reg plate dteriorated

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 6 Aug 2007 88,870 miles

brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2006 77,501 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 77,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 70,475 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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R780 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R780 SFC, 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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R780 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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