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R951 GFR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,019 mi
Last recorded44,019 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 GFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipe corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,094 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in treads

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking in treads

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,247 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 40,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,291 miles

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2015 39,221 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 38,274 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,000 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 37,613 miles

1.fuel pipe correded nsr 2.tyre pressures low all 4

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,613 miles

1.fuel pipe correded nsr 2.tyre pressures low all 4

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,228 miles

front discs slightly corroded

offside rear seat belt ancorage corroded but not excessive (will need doing next year)

tick over very slightly high

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 10 Feb 2010 36,585 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,606 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,853 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 33,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,284 miles

o/s/r outer sill showing signs of corosion

Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,098 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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R951 GFR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R951 GFR, 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 R951 GFR registered?

R951 GFR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R951 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 GFR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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