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R917 KFV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,342 mi
Last recorded72,342 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 KFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,342 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 72,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cracked (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 68,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,116 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 63,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,626 miles

nsr metal pipe corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2014 61,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

N/s/r metal pipe corroding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,712 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,651 miles

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

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

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

auto box leaking fluid

Pass 15 Jan 2011 61,226 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 61,217 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,584 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 57,578 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,682 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 51,682 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

automatic box fluid leak advise check

Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,704 miles

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

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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R917 KFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R917 KFV, 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 R917 KFV registered?

R917 KFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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