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R848 FTU

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,454 mi
Last recorded131,454 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 FTU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,454 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 131,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,249 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r sill begining to corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 117,792 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 109,663 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 109,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 101,981 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 101,981 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 94,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,773 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 92,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,997 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 77,855 miles

welding has been undersealed

Fail 14 Dec 2006 77,852 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)

ns front outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2005 72,377 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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R848 FTU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R848 FTU, 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 R848 FTU registered?

R848 FTU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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