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R901 SFC

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,572 mi
Last recorded94,572 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,704 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 87,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 81,231 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Fail 14 Nov 2013 65,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,564 miles

some corrosion of nearside and offside rear brake pipe

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,902 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 63,890 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

some corrosion of o/s/f chassis

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,254 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,241 miles

some corrosion of o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 11 Mar 2009 61,233 miles

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

some corrosion of o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,990 miles

o/s/r sill corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area

some corrosion creeping into n/s/r sill

some surface corrosion of rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,312 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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R901 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R901 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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What year was R901 SFC registered?

R901 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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