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R953 FBV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,628 mi
Last recorded52,628 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 FBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,628 miles

both outer sills weak with corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,982 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 47,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 44,883 miles

off side rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

slight corrosion both rear sections of front to rear metaal brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2008 44,883 miles

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

off side rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

slight corrosion both rear sections of front to rear metaal brake pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,378 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 41,369 miles

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

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

wheel allignment check reccomended

Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,759 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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R953 FBV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R953 FBV, 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 R953 FBV registered?

R953 FBV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R953 FBV safe to buy?

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