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R997 EFV

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 EFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 72,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

accident damage to front and rear bumper, n/s/f indicator lamp,and n/s/r lamp

front wiper blades split

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sills

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,885 miles

corrosion to u-body

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,102 miles

child seat n.s.r not allowing full inspecrion of a adult seat belt

Fail 11 Apr 2012 66,102 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

child seat n.s.r not allowing full inspecrion of a adult seat belt

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,421 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,923 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,617 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bumper insecure

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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R997 EFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R997 EFV, 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 R997 EFV registered?

R997 EFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R997 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 EFV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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