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R868 GFT

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 GFT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010
Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,805 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 76,805 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2008 67,519 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 67,500 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 123,305 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 107,991 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 89,834 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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R868 GFT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R868 GFT, 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 R868 GFT registered?

R868 GFT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R868 GFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R868 GFT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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