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R108 LWP

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,323 mi
Last recorded149,323 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 LWP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 149,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 129,836 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 129,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,113 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 110,005 miles

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

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

both dip beam aims on lower limits

car has been patched and welded in places

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank filler pipes getting rusty

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

n/s/r outter sil getting rusty in places

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f t/r/end just been replaced

oversize tax disc holderused

temp. type of fuel filler cap used, sealing type

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 4 Sep 2008 100,000 miles

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

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

rusting to rear wheel arches

Pass 26 Sep 2007 92,080 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 80,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 71,252 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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R108 LWP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R108 LWP, 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 R108 LWP registered?

R108 LWP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R108 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 LWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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