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R120 LWP

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,151 mi
Last recorded115,151 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 LWP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,151 miles

All exhaust rubbers perrished/split.

Corrosion of both outer body sills not considered.excessive.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Small cut in nearside front tyre cords not visible.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 115,151 miles

All exhaust rubbers perrished/split.

Corrosion of both outer body sills not considered.excessive.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Small cut in nearside front tyre cords not visible.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 106,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 106,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,102 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 86,336 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 86,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Aug 2006 74,581 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 74,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R120 LWP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R120 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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R120 LWP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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